Roland R. Engel Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-04-24T22:00:00
End: 2025-04-25T00:00:00
Location: Apfel Funeral Home

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Roland R. Engel of Wood River, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roland R. Engel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Engel and Mildred Engel (Harris). He is survived by: his wife Sandy; his children, Locke Engel and Trina Brown (Brad); his grandchildren, Kailee and Elijah; his sisters, Gayelyn Harris (Carl), Janna Cornelius and Patryce France (Everette); and his sister-in-law Rona Lee Sutton.

Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Children Hospital or the RiteCare Speech and Hearing Clinic in Hastings.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Apfel Funeral Homes and crematory

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Apr 24

Visitation

Apfel Funeral Home
1123 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801

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Apr 25

Memorial service

First Faith United Methodist Church
4190 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803

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