Donald “Keith” Engels, 69, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Northside Hospital. Keith attended Baker High School as well as Broadmoor High School where he graduated class of 1973. He worked at Exxon/Mobil Refinery before retiring after 42 years of service. He always enjoyed traveling, going to eat with family and friends, and sitting in his favorite chair with his dog on his lap. Keith was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Henry Engels, Sr.; and brothers, Gary and Gene Engels.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Caster Engels; daughters, Keisha Johnson (Chad) and Melissa McHugh Farris (Andrew); son, Joshua Engels (Shanna); grandchildren, Savannah (Sam), Jobe, Noah, Layla, Harlow, and Josslyn; his anxiously awaited great-grandson, Rowan, who will be arriving in March. He is also survived by his mother, Beverly Boudreaux Engels; sister, Cheryl Rioux; brothers, James Henry “Butch” Engels Jr, and Michael Engels; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Walter and LouLou.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Keith at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA, Saturday, January 4, visitation from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Low Rider Rescue of Florida, where he adopted his beloved chiweenie, Walter. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.
8 comments
Susan Farris
January 2, 2025 at 8:36 pm
Elizabeth and all of Keith’s family, we are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy and caring prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are thankful to have known Keith if only for a brief time and to have the pleasant memories of those times. May the many precious memories you have of Keith offer you some comfort on the tough days ahead. God be with you, Susan Farris and the Farris (Andrew’s) family
Sharon Gaston
December 20, 2024 at 11:19 pm
I’m so very sorry to get the news about Keith. Sympathies and love to all 😘🙏😘
Kellie
December 20, 2024 at 7:15 pm
I am praying for you all and hoping for God’s love to overwhelm you with peace and comfort as you morn. My heart is heavy for you. I love you all
DENISE GAARDER
December 20, 2024 at 6:24 pm
Since most of the cousins live in Louisiana, it was so nice for My husband and I to be able to have lunch with Keith and Elizabeth in St. Petersburg, FL about 5 years ago. I’m sorry we did not get together more. Our Sympathy to Elisabeth and to Keith’s siblings and children
Sue Hodges
December 20, 2024 at 3:19 pm
Had some great times at Exxon with my buddy Keith! He was sooo full of personality! I’m so sorry for his friends and family! May he RIP!!
Joel W White
December 19, 2024 at 1:24 pm
Elizabeth and family, I’m sad for your loss. I worked with Keith for many years and was often entertained by his personality. He and our friend ‘Fig’ are probably laughing at this time. A mutual friend called me to inform me of Keith’s passing, although I was saddened, we carried on for an hour with ‘Keith’ stories. I will be out of town tending to a recent death in our family this weekend and won’t be able to attend.
Vince Giaccone
December 19, 2024 at 12:15 am
Elizabeth, our condolences to you and the Engels Family in the passing of Keith. Cherish the moments you shared, and may they grant you comfort and peace as you grieve. We all shared many good times in our Storehouse days as well as the years we had in the field at The Plant. Keith will be missed by ALL who knew him. God Bless and keep you in His arms, Vince and Rhenda
Joshua Engels
December 18, 2024 at 11:44 pm
Love you dad! Looking forward to the day we meet again!