Wayne W.

Engsberg

Wayne William Engsberg, 93, Lake Mills, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Lake Mills Health Services.

He was born on January 6, 1931, son of the late William and Dorothy (Schimelpfenig) Engsberg.

In 1948 he graduated from the Lake Mills High School.

He married the former Shirley Latsch on October 22, 1955. She preceded him in death on July 4, 1992.

Prior to retirement he had been a long-time service manager for Pirwitz Motors in Lake Mills and later at Smith Motors in Fort Atkinson.

Wayne was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, had served as a trustee, and had volunteered for Meal on Wheels.

He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, woodworking, fishing and piecing together jigsaw puzzles, many of which he framed and hung.  But his passion was hunting.  At the age of 86 he went on an elk hunt out west where he rode horseback up into the mountains.  He lived for the annual deer hunt at his cabin in the north woods with hunting buddy Bill Engsberg.  With help from his grandson-in-law Zach Vanselow, Wayne was able to hunt there until the age of 90.

Survivors include his daughter, Nada (Bill) Draeger; two grandchildren, Lindsay (Zach) Vanselow and Justin Draeger; one great grandson, Gage William Vanselow; one sister Laura Dresen; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Engsberg and his sister, Marian Emrick.

Nada and Bill would like to thank everyone that helped Wayne remain independently living at Trinity Pines Retirement Center, especially his "little buddy and favorite granddaughter" Lindsay Vanselow, special friend Millie Zoern and visiting nurse Karen Derr from Commonheart Home Health.  Additionally, thank you to Wayne's "Pines family" for keeping an eye on "Grumpy" as he was affectionately known.

Per Wayne's wishes a small private graveside service will be held.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to Rainbow Hospice, Commonheart Home Health and Hospice or the Lake Mills Moravian Church.

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