Robert D. Engelkens Obituary
The memory of Robert D. Engelkens of Fulton, Illinois, who passed away on April 27, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Robert may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Robert touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ikey "Bill" Engelkens and Mary "Dit" I. Engelkens (Frank); and his sisters, Joyce Lilly and Marlene Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Susan A. Blasdell; his son Robert R. Engelkens (Cecelia) of Fulton, IL; and his brothers, Donald Engelkens (Karen) of Fulton, IL and Paul Engelkens (Cathy Reinders) of Fenton, IL..
A memorial has been established to the Gateway Baptist Church in Clinton, IA.
