Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Gateway Baptist Church in Clinton, IA. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Pete Cavanaugh officiating. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Fenton Cemetery in Fenton, IL. A memorial has been established to the Gateway Baptist Church in Clinton, IA.
Bob was born December 5, 1944, in Morrison, IL, to Ikey “Bill” and Mary “Dit” I. (Frank) Engelkens. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and went on to serve in the United States Army. On June 26, 1965, he married Susan A. Blasdell in Fenton, IL. Bob worked as a long-haul truck driver for many years. He was a faithful member of Gateway Baptist Church. In his free time, Bob enjoyed building model cars and trucks and took great pride in his gardening. He especially treasured the time he spent with his family, especially his wife, Susan, as the two were rarely apart.
Survivors include his wife, Susan; one son, Robert R. (Cecelia) Engelkens of Fulton, IL; two brothers, Donald (Karen) Engelkens of Fulton, IL and Paul (Cathy Reinders) Engelkens of Fenton, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Joyce Lilly and Marlene Johnson.
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