Rodney Engel, 67, of Sequim Washington, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Garrison, ND.

Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison, ND. Burial to follow at the Garrison Cemetery.

Rodney Dale Engel was born onDecember 19, 1958, in Garrison, North Dakota, to Art and Esther Engel.

Rod attended Garrison Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1977. He went on to attend the Lineman Program at Bismarck State College before beginning his career with Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU).

In 1996, Rod moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, where he worked as an electrician for Vail Resorts. He later relocated to Brighton, Colorado, in 2007 and began his career with Sturgeon Electric. While living in Colorado, Rod met the love of his life, Liz. They were married on April 24, 2009, and made their home together in Brighton before eventually settling in Sequim, Washington. Rod continued his career with Sturgeon Electric, serving as a Safety Engineer until his retirement.

Rod was happiest when he was building, fixing, or creating something in his shop. He had a lifelong love of adventure and enjoyed camping, traveling, and exploring new places. In recent years, he especially cherished trips to Maui. He also loved spending time with his beloved dogs, Saydee and Porter, who were never far from his side.

Rod was known for his quiet strength, humble nature, and unwavering willingness to help others. He was the kind of person friends, neighbors, and family would call when they needed a hand, and he never hesitated to show up. Whether it was troubleshooting an electrical problem, helping with a home project, or simply lending a hand wherever it was needed, Rod generously shared his time, knowledge, and talents without expecting anything in return. He enjoyed working with his hands, solving problems, and spending time with family and friends. His kindness, generosity, and steady presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, quiet generosity, and a life spent helping others.

Rod is survived by his loving wife, Liz Engel, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage; his stepchildren, Ryan (Alyssa) Berry and Katie (David) Ochoa; his grandchildren, Madisyn, Landon, and Caleb; his brother, Tim Engel; his nephew, Chad (Andrea) Engel; his nieces, Amy (David) Cline and Desirae (Mike) Mohl; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kyran, Kayven, Tyler, and Lauren.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Esther Engel, and his sister-in-law, Susan Engel.

Rod’s quiet kindness, generous spirit, and unwavering willingness to help others will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.