Daniel Engel

Daniel D. Engel of Humphrey passed away at his home in Humphrey on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Daniel D. Engel was born January 2, 1970 in Norfolk, NE to James and Norma Jean (Stenger) Engel. He grew up in Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1988. Dan entered the Army National Guard in 1988 and served for 14 years. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a degree in Finance and Banking. Dan was united in marriage to Renee Krings on February 4, 1995 at St. Francis Church in Humphrey. Dan worked at the Farmers State Bank in Humphrey for 13 years and took a Vice-President position at the Bank of Lindsay where he was currently employed. Dan loved coaching. He coached multiple grade school sports and was the head junior high football coach at St. Francis for the past 10 years. He was also the assistant coach of the girls varsity basketball team. Dan was a member of St. Francis Church in Humphrey where he served in various capacities of the church and school. He was also a member of the Humphrey American Legion Post #80. Dan was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed hunting with his dad and brothers. He was a warm gentle man devoted to faith and family and always had a smile on his face.

He is survived by:
Wife Renee Engel of Humphrey
Son Austin Engel
Son Colton Engel
Daughter Sydney Engel
Son Spencer Engel
Parents Jim and Jeanie Engel of Humphrey
Sister Julie (Alan) Huettner of Humphrey
Brother Ken (Lori) Engel of Shanghai, China
Brother David (Deb) Engel of Omaha

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fritz and Gretchen Engel and Lee and Alice Stenger.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.