ENGELKE, Darlene Hohertz
Darlene Hohertz Engelke of Austin passed away at the age of 70 on June 14, 2014 at St. David's Hospital in Austin, Texas after a long battle with cancer related health issues. She was born on December 1, 1943 in Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father Lester Hugo Hohertz, mother Mildred Shirley Hohertz, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Darlene was a lifetime resident of Austin and had a sincere and gracious love of life and people. She helped light up our world and she loved reading, doing creative art projects, cooking, traveling and visiting with friends and family. She had a very special bond with our children and grandchildren. She absolutely loved spending time with them.
Darlene graduated from the
University of Texas with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in 1965. Prior to graduation from college, she began her work career at the University of Texas as an administrative assistant in the Chancellor's Office. She retired in 2005 from the Pflugerville School District where she was an Assistant to the Superintendent. Most recently, she served as a Board Member on the Rose Hill Cemetery Association.
She was married on June 20, 1964 to Bennie Lee Engelke at St. Martin's Lutheran Church. After marriage they became members of Faith Lutheran Church in Austin. In 2006 they joined Triumphant Love Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Darlene and Bennie would have celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 20, 2014.
Darlene is survived by her husband Bennie Lee Engelke, son Sean Randall Engelke, daughter Jennifer Leigh Peck and husband Sam Peck, grandchildren Samantha Elise Peck, Jack William Peck, and Max Henry Peck, all of Austin, brother Rodney Hohertz and wife Sharon of Lake Whitney, Texas and their daughter Brandy and family of Georgetown, aunt Robbie Shirley of Austin, and a special friend to our family Tra Knox of Austin.
The family requests memorial contributions in her name to be made to Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, or to the Triumphant Love Lutheran Church Child Development Center.
Memorial Services for Darlene will be held at Triumphant Love Lutheran Church at 9508 Great Hills Trail Austin, Texas 78759 on June 20, 2014 at 11:00 am and a reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall upstairs.
Please visit Darlene's memorial at
www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com
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Charlyne Cooper
Darlene always had a caring smile for everyone attending McCallum HS. Her family was so lucky to have shared many years with her. Bless her soul.
David Robinson
Darlene is one very great loss to this life. She was one who never failed to give. But now she will be at rest and at peace. May she be for the eternity held in the arms of angels.
Blessing to her and her fammily. She is in a better place.
Sincerely,
David Robinson
Robert Smith
What a sweetheart she was! Always smiling and fun in class. RIP
Carolyn Oertli (Morse Jacobs)
Darlene-always a kind, caring and beautiful classmate, friend and also my dear cousin's wife. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Richard Ryans
So sorry to hear of Dalene. May she rest in peace.
Bobby Jackson
Anyone who met Darlene knew immediately that she was special; knowing her gave one a
glimpse of her goodness. I can only imagine how she will be missed.
Bennie, surely you will see these many comments and find some solace.
Be strong, my friend, and know that we all send sympathy to you and your family.
God bless,
Bob
Pat Ross (O'Brien)
So sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. Prayers for strength to her family. Pat (Ross) O'BrienLana Becker (Boling)
Darlene and I were friends at Baker and McCallum and attended the same church for many years. I have so many fond memories of her. Clyde and I went to New Orleans with her and Bennie in the 60's and had a great time. She always had a smile on her face and was a friend to all. God's blessings to her family.
Arthur Lang
I remember her as a very sweet young lady at Baker Jr.Hi. and McCallum. My Condolences to her Family; May God Bless
Cheryl Betts (Hartzell)
I remember Darlene and Bennie too - from McCallum days and also from St. Martin's, where we all grew up in Sunday School and the youth group together. I am sorry that I have lived my adult life so far away and didn't get to keep up with the two of you, Bennie. I wish you many happy memories of Darlene, who will live on in your family's shared experiences over all the 70 years that she lived.