Robert Lee "Frog" Engleman

Robert Lee "Frog" Engleman, 79, Tipton, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006 at his residence.  He was born May 7, 1927 in Petersburg, Indiana, to Frank & Fannie (Brenton) Engleman.  On June 16, 1945 he married Mary Catherine Dilley and she survives.

He was a tool and die maker, skilled tradesman, at General Motors' Delco Electronics in Kokomo, retiring in 1989.  He attended West Street Christian Church, Masonic Lodge, Pike Lodge #121, F. & A.M. in Petersburg, Indiana.  He also belonged to the Murat Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. of Indianapolis, Valley of Indianapolis Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, N.M.J.   Robert was in the Army Communication Corp serving in the Army of Occupation during WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine; two daughters, Dianne K. Murer and her husband Dr. Robert E. Murer, Danville, and Cheryl L. Currens and Ross Stephen Currens, Kokomo; two grandsons, Dr. Brian R. Murer and his wife Jenni, Bloomington, and Brandon E. Murer, Chicago; two great-grandchildren, Jack Murer and Annie Murer.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Berniece Hardin, Doris Henry, John Engleman and Mildred Engleman.

His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West Street, Tipton,  Indiana, 46072.