Wayne Engen

October 25, 1939 - March 20, 2020

Wayne Russell Engen, 80 passed away at home March 20, 2020 with his 5 children by his side. Wayne was born October 25, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Stanley and Marian (Stone) Engen. He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School then joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a Fireman from October 1957 until September 1961. After his service he returned to Grand Rapids where he worked for Steelcase until he retired. Wayne was married to the late Barbara Otterstetter-Engen on June 19, 1994 in Roscommon, Michigan. Wayne loved to golf and fish and was an active member of Kalkaska United Methodist Church. He was involved in many community activities including playing Santa Claus for many businesses & Christmas Events. Wayne is survived by his children, Dawn Bratton (Kirk), Holly Haag, Shawne Brackett (Rob), Autumn Bott (Joseph) and Andrew Engen (Stacy). A graveside memorial will be held for Wayne August 15th at 1:00 pm at the South Boardman Cemetery.