Eugene H. Engebrecht

Eugene H. Engebrecht, 92, of Punta Gorda, died on August 10, 2018. Gene was born on July 6, 1926 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Rose (Winkler) Engebrecht. He joined the US Navy in June 1944 and was stationed on the island of Saipan. Following his discharge, he returned to his hometown where he assisted his parents in their dry-cleaning business. In 1949, he married Marilyn (Polly) Senn, and they would have celebrated their 69th anniversary this year. Gene and Polly moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he was a founding member of Senn Plywood and Door. In 1954, their daughter, Christine Ann, was born and was the light of his life. He retired in 1977 and was able to pursue his favorite activities: cheering on his beloved Chicago Cubs, fishing, golfing, and traveling. He and Polly explored the four corners of the world. Gene and Polly moved to Sarasota, Florida in 1982 and later to Punta Gorda in 2012. Gene was active in the United Church of Christ congregations to which he belonged, most recently in the Congregational United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda. He could be counted on to prep the coffee for fellowship hour. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his older sister Jean Lish, and his daughter Chris. He is survived by his wife, Polly, son-in-law, the Rev. Bill (Hazel) Klossner, grandchildren, Jacob (Jenna), Michael, and Emily, as well as great-grandchildren, Caden, Kiersten, Dylan, Alaina, and Easton, and his niece, Diane Lish, of Nashville. The Memorial Service celebrating Genes life will be held on Saturday, August 25th at 1:30 pm at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, with Pastor Mike Ford officiating. Inurnment at Sarasota National Cemetery with military honors will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Genes name to the Congregational United Church of Christ or the charity of choice.