dren. He also delighted in giving his children advice, even if they didn't always listen. He looked forward to watching his grandchildren show livestock and play sports. He especially looked forward to spending mornings with his grandsons, cooking them breakfast, watching the news, glancing over homework, and then getting them to school. He treasured the relationships he had with all of them. He was a past member of the ISU Extension Council, West Des Moines Livewires 4-H leader, and little league baseball coach.
His family includes his wife of over 47 years, Marlene Van Engelenhoven of Oskaloosa; two sons, Shawn (Angela) Van Engelenhoven, and Justin (and friend Cara Jaquay) Van Engelenhoven all of Oskaloosa; a daughter, Holly (Glenn) Padgett of Oskaloosa; three grandsons, Hunter McCombs, Merek Padgett, and Kelen Padgett; three brothers, Gary (MaryLou) Van Engelenhoven of Oskaloosa, Arvin (Dena) Van Engelenhoven of Oskaloosa, and Emory (Deb) Van Engelenhoven of Oskaloosa; two sisters, Janice Borchers of Grinnell and Junella (Wes) Van Kooten of Leighton; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Robyn Lynn Van Engelenhoven; his parents; and his father and mother in law, Loren "Sonny" and Ione Flanders.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Van Weelden officiating. Graveside Military Rites will be given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Wednesday after 10 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 4-7 Wednesday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Southern Iowa Fair Foundation, Beef Barn Project.
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