Professor Abraham Engeda Obituary

Professor Abraham Engeda (Lansing, Michigan), born on January 3, 1948, passed away on August 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Professor Abraham Engeda to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Engeda Abebe and Kelemework Dilnesahu; and his siblings, Mekdelawit Kidanemariam, Hirut Kidanemariam and Solomon Engeda.

He is survived by: his spouse Elsabeth; his children, Kalkidan, Yadonay, Amanuel and Efrem; his sister Anketse (family: Agerie, Yesewdeg); and his sister-in-law Asnakech. He is also survived by many other siblings-in-love, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral service was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (1701 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48912). Visitation was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home (900 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912).

Throughout his career, he received numerous awards for his contributions to mechanical engineering, specifically Best Journal Paper awards, the 25 Years of Service Award from the University of Hannover, and the prestigious Henry Worthington Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.