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 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.
