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Thomas William Engler
1942 - 2017
Thomas William Engler, husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 14, 2017. He was born in Worthington, Minnesota, August 3, 1942, the third of seven children born to the late Carl and Dorothy Engler.
Family was exceedingly important to Thomas. He left high school at an early age to help support his younger siblings and as time continued, he provided that same care and support to his loving wife, Nancy, and children.
He is survived by his four children, Thomas William Engler Jr. (Ingrid), Pamela Cotterill (Gary), Bradley Engler (Cindy), James Engler (Casondra); seven grandchildren, Christopher, Melissa Ann, Nicole Lynn, Zachary Thomas, Kailey Marie, Jaxson, Garrett, Zachariah Lee; great-grandchildren, Lillian Nevaeh, Justin Jay; four brothers, Steven, Gary, Richard, Rick; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22nd at 11:00am, at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Diabetes Foundation, 175 South Union, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910.
Thomas is deeply loved by his family, and we will all miss him today, tomorrow and forever. This isn't goodbye, we'll see you again.
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Pamela Cotterill
September 22, 2017
We will dearly miss you dad,
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Troy Knutson
September 20, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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