Edward Engle

Edward J. Engle, III, 75, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday October 11, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness. Born August 15, 1941 in Scranton, PA to the late Edward J., Jr. and Lucille Engle, Mr. Engle grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned a BS Degree from the University of Delaware and retired as Vice President of Research and Development for FiberVisions after 40 years of service. His research led to several patents in the fiber industry. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed golf, gardening, jogging and world travels. He was fortunate enough to travel with his wife to all seven continents and over 100 countries. Mr. Engle was a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Catherine “Cathy” Engle, Dawsonville; children, Ann Engle Brucker and her husband Jeff, Austin, TX, Julie Engle Economos and her husband Steve, Atlanta, Edward J. Engle, IV, Atlanta; grandchildren, MJ Economos, Ty Economos, Catelin Economos, Jacob Economos, Camden Brucker, Peyton Brucker, and Channing Brucker. A memorial mass will be held Saturday October 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Fr. Brian J. Higgins will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening October 21, 2016 from 6:30 until 8:30 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mr. Engle’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at JDRF.org or mailed to 3525 Piedmont Road NE, Bldg 6 Ste. 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.