Kevin was an incredible man who will not be forgotten. I met him when he attended a wedding for one of Vicki's sister. We immediately clicked and spent the next 10-15 years dating on and off, long distance romance is rough. Another one of Vicki's sisters, Karen, was my best friend who many times was my running buddy for a trip to Oklahoma, her to see Vicki and me to see Kevin. Several times Kevin and I talked about being married and having a little "mutton buster" of our own. He was such a great guy and my mother loved him too. Every Christmas we would load up in the car and start searching for the perfect tumbleweed to decorate.  Somehow we never found that elusive tumbleweed until we made it in to Abilene. She was also a painter with an idea of one in her head. She needed reference pictures of a cowboy, off to Abilene we went. Kevin was perfect for the task, he had his boots, hat, starched jeans and his duster. We had a fun photo shoot he she eagerly started her painting of him. Unfortunately, she died before she could finish it. Karen, my mother and me, were great friends and enjoyed laughing and having fun with Kevin. I didn't really give up my dream of marrying him until I got married. He was at the wedding and we spoke beforehand, I was half hoping he would tell me I was making a mistake that he wanted to marry me. Even though he didn't say that, we remained friends and spoke often through the years. There is much I miss about him, his laugh, his eagerness to talk politics but most of all, I miss his hugs. Those were the best I've ever had. 

I love you Kevin. You will always be remembered as my first true love. Rest in peace and go meet up with Ben, I'm sure she would love to see you.

Kevin George Engler was born on September 29, 1960 in Watertown, South Dakota.  He was the eighth child and the fourth son of George Harvey (Harv) and Marcella Madeline (Jankord) Engler.  He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Watertown, South Dakota.
Kevin moved with his family in 1965 to Abilene, Texas.  He and his twin sister Kim Elizabeth were the youngest of the family and attended pre-school in Abilene.  The family moved from Abilene to Amarillo, Texas, where the twins attended Trinity Lutheran School before moving to public school.
The family lived in Austin, Texas for several years before moving back to Abilene.  Kevin graduated High School in Abilene and attended Junior college before becoming an insurance adjuster and moving to Dallas.  After working in the insurance industry, he moved to Oklahoma and went to work for Barrett Trailers as a plant manager.  He eventually returned to Abilene to work with his dad at Harvs Trailer Sales (HTS).  He was the branch manager of Trinity Trailer Sales when they acquired HTS, and eventually was able to buy the business and re-opened his fathers business, as owner of HTS until closing the business in June, 2008.
Kevin was always a hard worker and willing to help anyone in need.  He helped his brother Dan build their home in Giddings, Texas and lived with them until 2010.  Kevin loved animals, and especially German Shepherd dogs.  He had several pure bred Shepherds and raise several liters of pups.
He was raised around the livestock trailer business, and was extremely versed in the proper design, construction and use of trailers, gaining his love of the business from his dad.  His own specialty was gooseneck livestock trailers and he only sold what he believed to be the best: Barrett Trailers.
Kevin also loved things to be right.  Do it, do it right, and do it right now.  He was very particular about keeping things neat and clean. He was always meticulous about maintaining his equipment and took pride in everything he owned.
Kevin passes away in Marble Falls, Texas on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, George Harvey Engler and older brother, Dean Harvey Engler. He is survived by his mother, Marcella Engler of Temple, Texas; sister Diane Engler of Keller, Texas , sister Debbie and Stan Key of North Richland Hills, Texas and niece Jennifer and Josh Meeks, great nieces Estelle, Adeline and Lucille of Atlanta, Georgia; brother Dan and Suzzet Engler of Giddings, Texas and niece Tiffany and Justin Kirkwood, and great nephews, Barrett and Bowie of Buda, Texas , Donna Engler of Ft. Worth, Texas , brother John and Tomi Engler and niece Kelly Jean Engler of Marble Falls, Texas, sister Darla Engler and nieces Danielle, Gabrielle and Emma, of Northlake, Texas sister Kim and Justin Spiers and nephew Nicholas of Temple, and numerous other aunts, cousins, friends, co-workers and acquaintances.


Kevin was always a hard worker and willing to help anyone in need.

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Kevin George Engler

29 September, 1960 – 14 February, 2018

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