William Engaas

William EngaasSeptember 5, 2005 William Engaas, age 89 of Westby, died Monday evening, September 5, 2005 at the Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. He was born September 12, 1915 to John and Nellie (Holm) Engaas. He married Eleanor Engh September 4, 1940. He loved farming and especially enjoyed his pigs, cattle, and driving tractor. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time on his lake. Bill was a good conversationalist and would search out people to talk with. Many days were spent with neighbors and friends for coffee, lunch, and good conversation. Bill was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Westby and also worked as a milk inspector for the Cashton Creamery and Hiawatha Valley Dairy in Viroqua and Sparta, Wisconsin. Bill is survived by his wife, Eleanor; son William (Kris) Engaas of New Berlin, Wisconsin; daughter Lori (Robert) Ludwig of Rochester, Minnesota; daughter-in-law Marjorie Engaas of Racine, Wisconsin; his 6 grandchildren: Erika McCue, Darren Engaas, Mike Engaas, Dawn Engaas, Lindsay Ludwig, and Kristin Ludwig; one great-granddaughter: Caeli McCue; and one sister, Viola Miller of Pepin, Wisconsin. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his son, Rolland Engaas, and one sister, Lillian Stasiak