Andrew Lee Engling

Andrew Lee Engling, 55, of Natoma, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by his children and family.

He was born on April 22, 1970, in Russell, Kansas. He was one of five children to Edward M., Sr, and Clara R. “Pat” (Golembiewski) Engling. He grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in 1988. After graduation, Andrew attended Salina Vo-Tech and graduated with his welding degree in 1989 in Salina. Many people know him for his welding; he was talented beyond his abilities. He could envision and fabricate almost anything.

Andrew met and fell in love with April Zimmerman on August 21, 1999, and they spent over 25 years together. This union was blessed with three children: Shayne, Jayson, and Candyce. He also has three children from a previous marriage: Joshua, Shelby, and Kylie. They have made their home in Natoma.

Andrew was a welder for Tom’s Machine & Welding in Plainville for over 24 years. Before that, he worked with Great Plains, Inc. in Salina and Lucas.

He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and riding motorcycles. He was an avid sports watcher who cheered on his Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas University Jayhawks. He enjoyed playing pool, listening to a wide variety of music, spending time with friends and family, watching Wheel of Fortune, and playing Candy Crush Saga, where he had just completed his last level at 8905.

Surviving family includes his spouse, April Zimmerman, of the home; six children: Shayne Engling of Hays, Jayson Engling (Kaitlyn) of Natoma, Candyce Engling of Natoma, Joshua Engling of Plainville, Shelby Engling (Kayley) of Salina, and Kylie Engling of Natoma; two brothers, Edward Engling, Jr. of Natoma and Anthony Engling (Lori) of Salina; sister, Christine Hoffman (Ken) of Hays; sisters-in-law, Dee Engling of Phillipsburg, and Monica Martinez of Natoma; brother-in-law, Manuel Martinez of Hays; in-laws, James and Deborah Christopher of Natoma; seven grandchildren, Harper, Alexis, Aiden, Bindi, Haven, Aubriella and Drew; and many nieces and nephews.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Engling.

A Memorial Service celebrating his Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Natoma Auditorium. Burial of ashes will follow at the Natoma City Cemetery.

A Memorial has been established as the Andrew Engling Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, which is in charge of these arrangements.