Robert Riehl Engle, 91, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at Bel-Aire Skilled Nursing Facility in Newport, Vermont. Bob had broken his hip in May, and dementia had been taking its toll. Covid added to his challenges.

Bob was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 16, 1932. He lived most of his young years in Washington, DC, and most of his adult life in the surrounding area, especially Maryland.

In October 1977, he married Kathryn Crisbacher, and immediately began calling her 'the Meatball'. The nickname, often shortened to 'MB', stuck, and he and MB have remained inseparable. Together, they bought land in the Frederick, Maryland area and over the years they built their timber frame home by themselves, with occasional help from a few family members and friends.

As years passed, they fell in love with the state of Vermont, and after finding the perfect land in Holland, made the move north in 2018 to spend their retirement in what Bob called "paradise".

Bob was bright, often irreverent, quirky, well-read, even-tempered, and easy going. He was never angry. He never argued. Even the most mundane thing was an adventure for him. Aphorisms rolled off his tongue. He had a sparkle in his eyes. He did not have a mean bone in his body. He loved his 'Meatball' with all he had; her happiness was always his priority.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his sister Ann, his two children from his former marriage - Kathryn and Christian – and their families.

He was a very good man and will be remembered with love and laughter.