[Rotary] Frank Engelhardt

[Bruce Lewis]

I emailed Frank when he entered hospice care and got a nice reply. Frank was a patriot, a gentleman and a great Rotarian.

Bruce Lewis

> On May 28, 2018, at 10:16 AM, Donna Schuler <schuler.donna at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear Rotarians,
> 
> It is with great sadness that I learned of Frank’s passing. He was a man of many accomplishments, yet always the most humble and caring. He left the world a better place because of his service in all matters of life. We will miss his presence greatly.
> Jerry, thank you for providing this thoughtful email to our club members and friends. 
> 
> Sincerely,
> Donna
> 
>> On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 7:19 AM Pam Hudson <pamela at mcn.org> wrote:
>> Dear Rotarians:
>> 
>> Frank was the best example of humanity anyone could meet.  He was responsible for my joining Rotary and a key part of our confidence in continuing our efforts to establish a new life on the coast.  He was an incredible friend, mentor and neighbor.  I have trouble imagining what it must be like for Beverly as they were inseparable. 
>> 
>> Tom and I will look for him walking over our hills surrounding our home forever.  
>> 
>> I miss you all. 
>> 
>> Fondly, Pam
>> 
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>> > On May 28, 2018, at 12:24 AM, jkk at mcn.org wrote:
>> > 
>> > To All Rotarians:
>> > 
>> > It is with a sad heart on this Memorial Day weekend in 2018 to inform you
>> > that Frank Engelhardt passed away on Friday May 25, 2018.  Frank joined
>> > the Mendocino Rotary Club in January 1994, sponsored by Eric Schmid.  He
>> > was a member for 24 years and was President of the club in its 1996/97
>> > years.  He Was a Paul Harris Fellow +2 and was twice Rotarian of the Year.
>> > 
>> > Frank was born on January 2, 1927 and joined the Navy at age 17 in 1944.
>> > He served in the Navy for 5 years. Following Discharge in attended the
>> > University of Louisville in Pre-Law.  However he decided to join the U. S.
>> > Air Force and became a decorated fighter pilot with over 100 combat
>> > missions in Korea followed by two combat tours in Vietnam.  While there he
>> > received the Medal of Honor First Class from the Republic of Vietnam Air
>> > Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1975.  His email address reflects
>> > his flying background.  It is angelbluff at wildblue.net.
>> > 
>> > He then worked for a Systems management firm in Arlington Virginia for 17
>> > years.  He moved to the coast side in 1993 and immediately became an
>> > active member of our community and a contributing member of the Mendocino
>> > Rotary Club.  I am sure most of you have met and appreciated Frank's
>> > contributions to the club.
>> > 
>> > His last residence was in Albion, where he lived with his wife Beverly. 
>> > He married Beverly on November 27, 1948.  They recently celebrated their
>> > 69th Wedding Anniversary.  They were blessed with 3 children, 2 boys,
>> > Bruce and Carl and 1 daughter, Barbara.  They have a number of
>> > grand-children and great-grandchildren.
>> > 
>> > Frank will be laid to rest with honors at the Arlington Memorial Cemetery
>> > outside of Washington D.C.  A Memorial Service will be held on the coast
>> > side at a time and place to be determined.
>> > 
>> > Beverly plans to continue living in the house, they built, in Albion on
>> > Navarro Ridge Road.  Once family has left, I am sure she will enjoy any
>> > and all Rotarian visitors.  Until that time, she and the family can use
>> > your prayers.
>> > 
>> >   Sorrowfully,  Jerry
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
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