Richard William Engler

Richard William Engler, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Kings Garden, Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, Iowa. Services will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, June 14th, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the church hall by the St. Bernadette Circle. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com. In lieu of fresh cut flowers, the family kindly requests potted plants, which may be kept in memory of Richard.

Richard was born on October 18, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Norbert and Marie (Unash) Engler. A longtime resident of Cedar Rapids before moving to the Des Moines area, he was a devoted member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and retired from Rockwell Collins after working there for many years.

A true tinkerer at heart, Richard enjoyed taking things apart, whether or not they got put back together. He had a passion for woodworking and a keen interest in radios, electronics, and computers. He also loved music and could often be heard whistling or humming a tune. Above all, he cherished his family and the time he spent with them.

He is survived by his children: Steve (Vicki) Engler of Bettendorf, Bob (Rita) Engler of Urbandale, Mariann (Jon) Ryan of Cedar Rapids, and Christopher Engler of Marshalltown; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sisters, Joyce Hladek of Surprise, Arizona and Kay Walsh of Clive; and his twin brother, Bob (Carol Nilles) Engler of Cedar Rapids. He is also remembered by many extended family members and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Sue Wendt and Carol Engler; and his brother, Leo Engler.