David G. Engelbert

Engelbert, David G., age 62, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born May 25, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Arnold G. & Margaret (Freeman) Engelbert. David was employed as a Quality Engineer with Vernay Laboratories and spent his free time enjoying his many hobbies. He loved the pure beauty of nature and loved his gardening, outdoor work, bicycling and watching birds and wildlife. He was a very artistic person who enjoyed photography, woodworking and truly loved working on his home projects. David is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen (Davis) of Butler Twp.; 1 son, Nathan Engelbert of Chicago; 2 daughters, Lauren Hauer (Mark) of Vandalia and Lindsey Engelbert of Chicago; 1 brother, Arnold Engelbert (Joyce) of FL; 1 sister, Phyllis Gray (John) of Cincinnati; sister-in-law, Diane Daily of Butler Twp,; special nieces, Debbie & Diana; special friend, Ben Carlson and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 16 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia with Rev. Thomas Weeks officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Aullwood Audubon Society in Davids memory.