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Paul Engelhart Obituary – 9/7/2021


Paul W. Engelhart, 68, of New Germany, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Paul Willard Engelhart was born July 12, 1953, in Minneapolis, the son of Willie Parrot and Helen Engelhart.

He graduated high school from Belle Plaine in 1972.

Paul was united in marriage to Linda Ediger May 5, 1973. They were blessed with four children.

Paul was raised in Minnesota. He loved being outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, or landscaping.

Paul was an excellent woodworker, especially with furniture. He was also a terrific cook, and took great pride in sharing his techniques with his children.

Paul was a diligent worker, a faithful friend, and committed member of the community.

He had served as the CEO of the Hollywood Booster Club, and was the former mayor of New Germany.

Faith and family were of highest importance to Paul. He recognized the value of a strong faith, and was loyal to his beliefs.

Paul adored spending time with his family, and was always happy to help them out in their times of need.

He will be terribly missed until the day when his loved ones see him again.

Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Helen; father-in-law and mother-in-law Wayne and Georgia Ediger; step mother-in-law Lorene Ediger; and brothers-in-law Antonio Daher, and William Valentin.

Paul is survived by his loving family: wife Linda; children: Ruth (Aaron) Geinert of Pine River, Joseph Engelhart of Mayer, Isaiah (Amy) Engelhart of Winsted, and Andrew (Rob Schultz) Engelhart of Fridley; grandchildren: Dakota Engelhart, Anissa Geinert, Brooke (Garrett) Kley, Troy (Clarissa) Koecheler, Whitnei Engelhart; great-grandchildren: Storm Kley, Skylar Kley, Serenity Kley, Anika Engelhart, Aizley Koecheler, Ayden Koecheler, Ryker Koecheler; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Lela Valentin of Savage, Pam (Stan) Pint of Belle Plaine, Pat (Deb) Ediger of Belle Plaine, Jon (Cathy) Ediger of Ava, MO, Rose (Gordon) Riesgraf of Stockholm, WI, Merry Daher of Burnsville, Jo (Don) Kowalke of Belle Plaine; many, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will take place today, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Parkside Church (9560 Paradise Lane) in Waconia, with Rev. Randy Burg as officiant.

Visitation took place yesterday, Thursday, Sept. 16, at Johnson Funeral Home (141 E. 1st St) in Waconia and one hour prior to the service today, Friday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com.

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