Obituary of Angela Joy Engelbrecht

Joy was born September 19, 1923, the daughter of Robert and Grace (Carr) Schallaire. She attended Knox College and Iowa State University where she met Harlen Engelbrecht. They married on October 29, 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois. She and Harlen lived in Lake Park, Iowa for three years. In 1947, they moved to Ft. Dodge where Harlen went to work for Ft. Dodge Labratories as a research Veterinarian. Together they raised their family in Fort Dodge until retiring and moving to Dyersville in 2002. Joy was a member of the First Congregational Church in Fort Dodge and enjoyed the Wednesday Bible Study with Mrs. Nancy Lange at the Ellen Kennedy Living Center. She and Harlen enjoyed camping and boating with their sons. Later on they had a home in Okoboji where they spent their summers. Joy loved holidays, especially Christmas with the family. She was an accomplished Bridge player, avid reader, chocolate connoisseur and especially liked shopping and going out to lunch. Joy looked forward to family Sunday dinners. She was fond of all animals and loved her cat, Suki. Survivors include her 3 sons: John (Michelle) Engelbrecht of Fort Dodge, IA, Dan (Sue) Engelbrecht of Dyersville and David Engelbrecht of Orlando, FL; 3 grandchildren: Hans of North Liberty, Marta of Dubuque and Ellie Engelbrecht of Dyersville, a step-grandson, Scott (Kylee) Hiveley, and their children: Maci and Paytene Hiveley, Kylan and Ausitn Vote. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harlan in 2008. Friends may call from 2 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Mrs. Nancy Lange will officiate. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Ellen Kennedy Living Center, Oakcrest Manor, Hospice of Dubuque and doctors for their wonderful care. Joy was a unique lady and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.