Fannie Engelmann
October 27, 1923 ~ October 10, 2016
Fannie Engelmann, 92, of Miller, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Fannie JoAnn Wheelhouse was born on a farm near DeSmet, SD on October 27, 1923 to Albert and Hilka (Schoffelman) Wheelhouse. She moved with her parents in September 1934 to a farm near Tea, SD where she attended school.
On September 18, 1946 she married Peter Engelmann and they made their home on a farm south of Miller where she lived her entire married life. She worked for 37 years as a cook and supervisor at the school cafeteria. After her husband’s death, she did other services of the lunch room.
Fannie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller where she taught the kindergarten, third, and fourth grades Sunday School. In her free time, she loved to garden and share her bountiful produce.
Her memory will be cherished by her two sons: Gene (Janie) Engelmann of Mansfield, and Dale (Terry) Engelmann of Brandon; and two grandchildren: Shawn and Ashley Engelmann.
Greeting her in Heaven are her parents; husband, Peter; grandson, Patrick Dale; six brothers: Harm, Albert, Hildreck, Sander, George, and John; five sisters: Anna and Jenny Wheelhouse, Alice Larson, Henrietta Hekson, and Minnie Clement.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Fannie’s arrangements.
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Sorry to hear of your loss she was a lovely lady. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
I loved Fanny’s spirit and kindness when I saw her at lunch growing up. My deepest sympathies to her family, lifting you all in prayer.
Hi Gene, Dale and families, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Even though it is a blessing for them it is still very hard on the family. My very first thought was now Mom and Fannie can have coffee together again and maybe clean a few chickens in the process or hang some wallpaper. They were a team alright. I don’t know if you knew how much your Mom did for our family. She was always there when we needed her. She helped with everyones weddings except Sally’s and that was just because she didn’t get married in Miller. Fannie was like an aunt to us and I appreciated her more than words can express. Mom asked about her alot the last few years and shared some memories. I’m just glad Mom has her friend in heaven with her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral but I’m thinking about you. Ann (Eschenbaum) Aalbers
My sincere sympathy to the family of Fannie Engelmann.
My deepest sympathy to all of Fannie ‘ s family. She lived a long and fruitful life and will be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed what she did. May she rest in peace and may God’s blessings be with you all.
Thinking of you at this time. Sorry for the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. Alison