Michael Engledow
July 12, 1965 ~ December 12, 2022
Michael Raymond Engledow, 57, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday December 12, 2022, at his home. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 7, 2023, at the Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 11:00 a.m. until service-time on Saturday. Pastor Kyle French will be officiating. Military honors will be provided at the funeral home immediately following the funeral. Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services of Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.Michael is survived by his wife, Alison; daughter, Jaquelynne; mother, Lila Berry (Donnellan) of Iowa City; father, Kenneth (Carolyn) Engledow of Cedar Rapids; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Edaburn Engledow Mather- of Vinton; three brothers, Mark Engledow of Center Point, Micky (Melissa) Engledow of Vinton; Jeffrey Berry of Vinton; step-brother, Kris Hendrix, Texas; step-sister, Sharma Hendrix of Cedar Rapids; mother-in-law, Penny Heintz of North English; father-in-law, Ron Melley of Garrison; and numerous other relatives and friends.Michael Raymond was born July 12, 1965, in Vinton, Iowa. He grew up and attended schools in both Iowa and Louisiana. Michael graduated from Leesburg High School in Louisiana in 1984. After high school, he joined the United States Army. Michael served in the Army for a total of eight years. Michael was united in marriage to Alison Melley on December 13, 2014, in Cedar Rapids. The couple made their home in Cedar Rapids, where they were blessed with a daughter. Michael worked as a truck driver nearly his entire life. First, he drove as grain hauler, then worked his way up to over the road. Mike was not one to be kept inside. He loved to fish, camp, drag racing and sprint car racing. Michael especially loved the time he was able to spend with his daughter, Jaquelynne.He is preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Lucille Donnellan, Raymond Engledow; and an uncle, Phil Donnellan.A memorial fund has been established in Michael's name and may be directed to the family.
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I will always remember your loving warmth. I miss you already…..I will always love you and cherish the fond memories and conversations we shared. You were not only Ken’s best man (at our wedding) but you were one of the best men in my life…..Much love to you always. I miss you.
Your step-mom
Carolyn H. Engledow
I will never forget you, Mike!!!!!
Mike was a joyful man. I enjoyed his company at Archery Tournaments and the times outside of Archery. We will miss him. – The Miell’s
I will always cherish the weekends we went to Waverly. That old junk car without working speedometer, lights would quit working when hit a bump, had to stop 3 times each way to add oil. You loved that car. Sorry Mike, it was junk, I said back then and every time we had to stop and put oil in you said it was because I insulted “your girl”. The long talks we had are some of my best memories. You weren’t just my cousin, as children you were my best friend. It was your idea to put bikes against the tallest tree, so we could reach the bottom limb. As we grew up, you were the person in the worst times I turned to for help, and you never let me down. Guaranteed laugh, some wise crack, it was impossible to feel down when you were around. The world lost one of the best of the best
Michael was the 1st nephew to be added to our family. It was a joy to babysit him as he was always the sweetest “little” guy (back then) to be around. Always in our hearts. May you rest in peace. Will love you always, Aunt Sharon (& Uncle Joe)
I’m deeply sorry your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this. My heart goes out to each of you.
He was the best friend that I could ever have under the circumstances
Instant shock & sadness overcame me hearing that you died & then the memories of when you were young & the times I used to babysit your brothers & you to as you were growing up. It was always a pleasure & a good time whenever you were around. It was a cold wintry night when he went coon hunting with us one time, he was a true sportsman & will definitely be missed.
My most funny memory was when you were letting off bottle rockets in the driveway and as you were lighting it there was a police at the corner. Then the bottle rocket went up and the police pulled in to the driveway. Veronica an I said at the same time ( your so busted) and the police took all your rockets
I also remember another day we were all together every one was was in your back yard the kids were playing with bubbles every one else’s were sitting around and chitchatting.. and you were bbqing ..
you went before your time. You were so special
You’ll be so missed
I will severely miss that man. One of the best people I have known he made me laugh
The best memories of Mike were fireworks at his house ,barbecuing and coming to play cards against humanity at our house. I didn’t know him very long but I will surely miss him. His certain matter of humor and his infectious laugh
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Mike was the best guy I know and couldn’t ask for a better father for our daughter. He will be in my thoughts always.
Very sorry to hear this and for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
Stella Marker
Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you today with more concern and love than we could ever say. Our deepest sympathy –