Sheila Rochelle Engel, 63, of Norton, KS passed away April 24, 2024 at the hospital in Oberlin, KS. She was born April 25, 1960 in Smith Center, KS to Norman and Carol (Drake) Olliff.
Sheila grew up in Norton and was a 1978 graduate of Norton Community High School. Sheila married her high school sweetheart, John Engel, on June 24, 1979 at the Norton Christian Church. They would have celebrated their 45th anniversary this coming June. She worked at the First State Bank for 20 years, the City of Norton office for a few years, and then as the Program Assistant for the Farm Service Agency office until her retirement. Sheila enjoyed crafting and went to many craft shows with her mom where they sold their creations. She adored her farm kitties and would dote over them everyday. She had a great love and talent for photography and would capture anything that caught her eye. From landscapes to her family, you would always find Sheila behind her camera trying to get the perfect shot. John and Sheila went on many travels together in their camper, with family and friends often joining them on their adventures. A couple of times, they spent months traveling to sight-see, gold pan, and crystal hunt. Digging into the mountainside to collect crystals was one of Sheila’s favorite activities.
Sheila is survived by her husband, John Engel; daughter, Ashley (Dean) Milner of Navarre, FL; son, Matthew (Sandy) Engel of Hays, KS; grandchildren: Wylder Milner, Blakely and Kannon Engel and one grandson on the way; father, Norman Olliff of Norton, KS; brother, Verland Olliff of Norton, KS; and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Olliff; grandmother, Freda Drake, and grandfather, Leland Drake.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm Monday, April 29 also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Mayo Clinic - Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.