Memorial
Wayne P. Engle, Marion died July 22nd, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Wayne was born February 8, 1933 in Ottumwa Iowa to Louise and Philip Engle.
At Ottumwa High School Wayne met Shirley Ann Johnson and a partnership began that lasted over 70 years until Shirley’s passing in 2021. Wayne joined the Air Force after graduation and was stationed primarily in Anchorage, AK where Shirley joined him.
Upon being discharged, Wayne started his training as an electrician in Cedar Rapids and in 1964, Wayne and business partner Larry Swann formed E&S Electric (now The ESCO Group), headquartered in the Engle’s basement. Wayne was active in the electrical contracting industry serving on municipal boards and national associations. At the time of Wayne’s retirement in 2006 as Chairman of The ESCO Group, he had served in numerous capacities for Junior Achievement, Linn Mar School Board, Linnhaven, and many other civic and community organizations. After the floods in Cedar Rapids of 2008 Wayne formed a group of retired electricians and engineers to wire and repair homes that were damaged in the flood at no cost. The group collectively was referred to as “Old Farts Electric” and the name stuck, serving over 300 families. With two other local businessmen Wayne co-founded the Marion Cares ministry. Wayne exemplified faith and service.
“Well done good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your master”
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Phyllis (Don) Mahoney, wife Shirley, and sons Dave and Doug.
Surviving Wayne are son Dan Engle (Janet) of Marion, daughter Sue of Marion, daughters in law Maureen Engle of Cedar Rapids , Lisa Engle of Marion, grandchildren Melissa Engle of Cedar Rapids, Luke (Gabi) of Ft Myers FL, Ben Engle of Big Piney, WY, Kristen McNichol (Ted) of Louisville CO, DJ Engle(Katie) of Marion, Lindsay Engle of Marion, Jesse Davis of Iowa City, Mallory Utebay (Hasan) of Waukee, IA, Sarah Engle of Marion, Rachael Sneed (Austin) of Palo and Craig Engle of Marion.
Additionally Wayne is survived by great grandchildren, Olivia, Brookelyn, Stella, Taylor, Mavi, Steele, Shea, Draysen, Huxley, Hendrix, David, Max, Marley and several nieces and nephews.
The family thanks the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Care team in Cedar Rapids for the dignified and graceful care of Wayne.
Wayne will be interned with Shirley at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery at a private family service. Per his wishes there will be no funeral services. The family will host a celebration of Wayne’s life at The ESCO Group, 3450 3rd Street in Marion from 3:00PM to 5:30PM, Friday, July 26, 2024.
Memorial gifts may be made in memory of Wayne to His Hands Free Clinic, 1245 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 or at
hishandsclinic.org.