Myrtle D. Engle of Fort Wayne passed away quietly on March 12, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1927 in Garrett, Kentucky to the late John and Rhoda Neeley. She was a devoted mother and wife. She was an avid animal lover. Over the years she found herself at the shelter rescuing many dogs and cats. She is survived by son, Dr. Michael Engle, and daughter, Sally Engle; grandchildren, Joshua Engle, Jacob Engle and Emily Engle. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her husband, Dr. Charles Engle who passed away in 1973; sister, Ollie; and brothers, Nero, Coet, Kernie, Earl, Cory, LB, Harless, and Homer. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s Food Pantry or Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry.
