Ralph Engelsman, 88, beloved husband of Maryl, nee Knol; loving father of Bob (Lois), Jane (Dick) Van Dyke, Donald (Janis) and Nancy (Howard) Van Dyke; devoted grandfather of Tricia (Tom) McGovern, Tom (Marcy), Scott (Lindsey), Matthew (Carissa) Van Dyke, Rachel (Jim) Verhagen, Sarah (Mike) Iwanenko, Abigail (Jon) Romano, Bradley and Douglas, Thomas, Zachary and Kathryn, the late Joshua Van Dyke; great-grandfather of nine; fond brother of Catherine (the late Elmer) Landt, Grace (the late Arnold) Evenhuis, the late Elizabeth (the late Albert Sr.) Havenga and the late William (the late Dorothy). Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road (3 blocks south of Roosevelt), Lombard. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Memorials to Rest Haven Christian Services are appreciated. Info: 630-932-1500.
