Graveside services for Rudy R. Engelke of Lufkin will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in the Fielder Memorial Cemetery with Philip Snead officiating.  He was born June 28, 1941 in Tea, South Dakota and died March 27, 2025 in a local hospital after attaining the age of 83 years, 8 months, and 29 days.

Rudy was raised by his grandmother, Sophie Westerman, who taught him many things in life. He loved gardening, keeping his yard clean and free of sticks.  When it came to “old remedies” or “life hacks”, Rudy always had one to fix every thing.  Rudy served his country in the United States Air Force and attended the Bald Hill church of Christ.  He was formerly employed with Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth as an inspector. 

He is survived by 2 sons, John and Jeff Engelke; 2 daughters, Melenda Cole and Debbie Darville; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; other relatives; many church friends; and other friends.  Rudy is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Engelke in 2020.

     Snead Linton Funeral Home; directors.