Au revoir M. ANGE You were a dedicated teacher and coach, and not a bad drinking buddy it turned out( I was over 21, and it was in Paris). You never gave up on any of us. You gave me a passion for a language and culture that I have since adopted. (30 years living in France now). Un ange passe et l'au-delà s'est enrichi. Que dieu te donne une salle de classe la haut, remplie d'élèves qui n'attends que a apprendre

Posted by Steve MADDEN on September 5, 2021

Mr. Engel was the best teacher! He made sure that we were pronouncing the French words properly. He was an inspiration both academically and as a person. He was an upstanding member of the Catholic Church where I attended. I only have good memories of him.

Posted by Barb Bartlett Castro on September 1, 2021

I remember his French class and his coaching, great memories, rest well Mr. Engel

Posted by Ric Larson on September 1, 2021

I was one of the lucky students who went with Mr. Engel to France way back in 1980. I just retired from teaching this past spring, and I am amazed to hear that Mr. Engel just quit subbing himself only a year before me! He was a great teacher and a great person. My condolences to his family and friends.

Posted by Lisa Pommier Swanson on August 30, 2021

I had the privilege of chaperoning a trip to Spain with Shorty and Pam in 2018. He and I hit it off right away. I recall watching "The Passion" on my phone with him on Good Friday and having deep discussions about the minor differences between Catholics and Lutherans. Shorty was a caring and insightful guy. He wanted the best for all students and he had a way of getting that through to them, all the while expecting compliance and respect. One day in Spain, Pam and I took Shorty shopping and he got some skinny jeans! What a wonderful man. I feel so blessed to have made his acquaintance.

Posted by Sara Larson on August 30, 2021

Shorty after a clothing makeover in Seville, Spain

Posted by Sara Larson on August 30, 2021