** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Richard K. Engstrom passed away on 18 Mar 2019 at the age of 77. He was born on 17 Dec 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a long-time employee of Central Hudson. He was a devoted family man. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Calling hours were held on 19 Mar 2019 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. The Mass of Christian Burial occurred on 19 Mar 2019 at St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction. Burial location is unknown. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Richard Carl (Dick) Engstrom Sr. Birth: 17 December 1941 Death: 18 March 2019 ------------------------------------- EAST FISHKILL – Richard K. Engstrom, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 16 March 2019, with his family by his side from complications of pneumonia and the flu. Born on 17 December 1941 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Morgan and Ruby Engstrom. Dick proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and was a long-time employee of Central Hudson. He was a faithful member of St. Columba Church and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Dick is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Nan; his daughter, Karen Ferguson, and her husband Kevin; his son, Richard Engstrom Jr., and his wife Jill; his grandchildren, Scott Duncan, Tracey Duncan, Gabrielle Engstrom, Victoria Engstrom, Katie F. Zinn, and Kellie Ferguson; his great-grandson, Braxton Zinn; his brother, Gerald Engstrom; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathy Duncan. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit Dick’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com. Poughkeepsie, New York Poughkeepsie Journal 18 March 2019 Page A5 Obituary for Richard K. Engstrom [The decedent is Richard K. Engstrom.] [He was born on 17 December 1941.] [He died on 18 March 2019.] [The publication date is 18 March 2019.] ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Vital Statistics Summary** | |--------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Name | Richard K. Engstrom | | Age | 77 years | | Birth | 17 December 1941; Brooklyn, New York | | Death | 18 March 2019; Poughkeepsie, New York | ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |------------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------| | Richard K. Engstrom | Decedent | East Fishkill, New York | | Nan Engstrom | Spouse | East Fishkill, New York | | Karen Ferguson | Daughter | Unknown | | Kevin Ferguson | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Richard Engstrom Jr. | Son | Unknown | | Jill Engstrom | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | | Scott Duncan | Grandson | Unknown | | Tracey Duncan | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Gabrielle Engstrom | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Victoria Engstrom | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Katie F. Zinn | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Kellie Ferguson | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Braxton Zinn | Great-grandson | Unknown | | Gerald Engstrom | Brother | Unknown | | Morgan Engstrom | Father | Unknown | | Ruby Engstrom | Mother | Unknown | | Kathy Duncan | Predeceased Daughter | Unknown | ** Publication Details** | **Publication Details** | |-------------------------------|----------------------| | Publication Date | 18 March 2019 | | Publication Name | Poughkeepsie Journal | | Page | A5 | ** Other Relevant Information** Richard K. Engstrom served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Central Hudson for many years. He was a loyal member of St. Columba Church and cherished his family deeply.