Emil “Arnie” Arnold Engster, Jr.
March 16, 1941 - November 26, 2021
E. Arnold “Arnie” Engster went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born on March 16, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Emil and Helen (Balogh) Engster. Arnie graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He married the love of his life, Debbie Kennedy on August 24, 1963 and together they raised three children, Sheryl, Andy, and Matt.
Arnie worked for the Whittemore Prescott School System for over 30 years. He loved working with the kids. Arnie coached football and was the present coach for the Whittemore Prescott boys bowling team. He was an honorably discharged United States Marine, a member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Prescott Skidway Lake Lions Club, the Skidway Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He was an avid bowler, loved spending time fishing, hunting, and camping.
Arnie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Debbie; daughter, Sheryl (John) Gielda; sons, Andy (Shelly) Engster and Matt (Khaki) Engster; grandchildren, Mandee (Jeremy) Morgan, Bubba (Stacy) Gielda, Alyssa (Tomme) Miracle, Patrick Wiese, Samantha Engster, Alex (Cortney) Engster, Caleb (Brittney) Engster and Elly Engster; great grandchildren, Indee, Ajae, Laikin, Eastin, Maelee, Brantlee, Lila, Tinley, Boone, Lola and soon-to-be-here, Jocelyn; brother, Robert (Sarah) Engster; sister, Gail Getz; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation for Arnie will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church, 5315 Henderson Lake Road, Prescott, Michigan 48756. Pastor Theodore Voll will officiate. Memorial contributions in memory of Arnie may be directed toward Whittemore Prescott bowling team. An online guest registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com to share condolences and memories of Arnie with his family.
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Daniel H. Horner
Comment about Arnie Engster
Arnie was a great friend during high school days in Detroit. We did not live far apart and I especially remember playing hockey with him on our backyard rinks each winter. He was a really pleasant guy and I always enjoyed having him around. I was glad to see he had made plans for eternity and was "with the Lord." I'll see you again, Arnie!