Harvey Nick Tengler

Tengler, Harvey Nick, age 86, of Crooked Lake, WI passed away peacefully outdoors with his daughter by his side at Angels Grace Hospice on October 9, 2015. Harvey was born in New England, North Dakota to John and Theresa (nee. Engelman) Tengler and while in Elementary school, his family moved to Wisconsin. Harvey grew up in Wauwatosa and attended high school there. After high school, Harvey and a group of friends drove to Alaska and worked there all summer, sleeping in the wild outdoors. Upon his return he was drafted into the Army where he served for two years in Korea. During his time there he learned drafting. After returning to Wisconsin he attended Marquette University to study Mechanical Engineering. On June 5, 1954, he married the love of his life, Nancy Kay Ihling, at Sacred Hearts Church in Franklin. Harvey was a Mechanical Engineer applying this knowledge to every aspect of his house, to attic doors, boat winches, etc. Harvey was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and nature. He also enjoyed motorcycle driving with his wife, Nancy. After retirement he taught himself how to use a computer and most recently bought himself a Mac Book and installed wireless internet. He proudly cared for his wife and learned to cook and bake. His love of learning was witnessed by his reading 6 magazines a week and countless internet searches regarding various science, technology and history sites. Harvey was a member of the St. Mary's of the Lake Crooked Lake Chapel where he served as lector and Eucharistic Minister. He loved being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Harvey is survived by his 4 children and their spouses: Steve (Kim) Tengler, Renee Tengler, Tim Tengler, Lisa (Mike) Krupinski; 10 grandchildren: Tanya, Adrian, Aaron, Leah, Lindsay, Nick, Paul, Jessica, Natalie, and Christina; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister: Elsie Sabel; 1 sister in law: Rosy Tengler.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Theresa; loving wife Nancy; 1 brother Frank; and 2 sisters: Sue and Irene.
Memorial Mass Saturday November 7th, 2015 11:00 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 305 South First Street, Waterford, Wisconsin. Visitation with family 10-11 Saturday in church.
Mealy Funeral Home
Waterford, Wisconsin
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com