Richard J. ‘Rick’ Engberg age 71, of Elida passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. Rita’s Mercy Health. He was born September 21, 1951 to the late Gustave and Claire Veronica (Murray) Engberg. He married Amy K. Bowers Aug. 7, 1976 and she survives in Elida.
Richard had been a driver for Wonder Bread Hostess Cake before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, camping, watching the Reds and Jets and being with friends. Rick had served in Germany with the U.S. Army.
Additional family members include son: Trevor (Janel) Engberg of Lima; grandchildren: Kristina, Alexandria and Noah, 2 great grandchildren: siblings: Claire Grapner of Cridersville, Doug Engberg of Hillsboro, Tom (Amy) Engberg of Lima and Mary Dershem of Muskegon, MI and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers Don and Bob Engberg.
The family will receive friends Friday 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. A short prayer service will follow at 7.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family via family pay on the Bayliff & Son website. https://bayliffandson.com/funeral-cremation/family-pay/
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