George Jacques Engel, lovingly known as Jack, was born on July 4, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas. He went home to be with Jesus on November 6, 2026.
Jack was a hardworking man who dedicated many years of his life to Cessna Aircraft, where he worked until his retirement. He took pride in his work and, above all, loved his family with all his heart. His family meant everything to him.
When Jack was younger, he enjoyed working on old cars. As the years passed, his interests grew to include traveling, fishing, and above all, playing golf. Golf was his favorite pastimes, and it brought him much happiness.
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Constance (Connie) Grace Engel; his mother, Nola Gross; his brother, Jim Engel and Gladys (Sis) Campbell. Jack is survived by his longtime partner of 26 years, Norma Jean Patterson; his four children, Michael Engel, Mark (Kelly) Engel, Pamela (Pam) (David) Haefele and Eric Engel; Jack is survived by 18 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, who will carry on his family’s legacy for generations to come.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name and loving memory with the National Kidney Foundation, https://support.kidney.org/campaign/612763/donate or
Attn: Gift Processing at National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.
A visitation will be held from 12 pm – 1 pm with funeral service to follow at 1 pm, both at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W Hwy 54, Wichita, KS 67209.
