Evan E. Engelsman

Lincoln, Kansas - Evan E. Engelsman, age 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Downs Care and Rehabilitation in Downs, Kansas after a lengthy illness. Born in Paterson to the late Ernest Engelsman and Hilda (Kascafsky) Engelsman, Evan graduated from Paterson Technical and Vocational High School. He was a lifelong resident of New Jersey, living in both Passaic and Sussex Counties before moving to Lincoln, Kansas. Evan loved gardening; especially flowers and vegetables. He learned growing and gardening from his father and grandfather as they brought the legacy over from Holland. Evan started working in the greenhouses as a child and continued to grow a passion for all flowers, particularly roses and vegetable gardens. Evan also loved hunting when he was a younger man, but truly loved fishing right up to the end. Evan loved sports, particularly football. He was a huge fan of the Giants and the KC Chiefs. Evan loved his family and friends and enjoyed visiting with everyone. He loved to talk and loved the outdoors. Besides his parents, Evan was predeceased by his sister, Elaine Engelsman in 2022. He is survived by his daughters, Edith Engelsman, Diane Engelsman, Laura Engelsman-Bowser (William Bowser); his son, David Engelsman (Rebecca Engelsman); two brothers; Edward Engelsman (Taisa Engelsman) and Eric Engelsman (Dorothy Engelsman); his grandchildren, Carl Engelsman (Chanise), Robert Engelsman, Tiffany Engelsman, Amber Biggs (Austin), Jason Engelsman, Sarah Wentz Ryznar (Charlie), and Nicholas Wentz; his great grandchildren, Lilly Sinclair, Brandon Sinclair, Raeleigh Biggs, Aiden Lovett, Connor Engelsman, Nigel Engelsman, Collin Engelsman, Emmi Ryznar, Willa Ryznar, and Carter Ryznar; and his loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Interment will follow at Beemerville Cemetery in Wantage. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be offered to the family on www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

Evan E. Engelsman

March 2, 1943 - October 11, 2023