William “Bill” Engle

William “Bill” Engle, was called home on October 5th, 2026, in Lewiston, ID. He was 89 years old. He was born March 1, 1937, in Lewiston, ID, to Allan & Mayme Engle. He graduated from LHS in 1955, then attended ISU in Pocatello. Bill lived most of his life in Lewiston. Bill and Dee were married May 18, 1959 in Lewiston; Dee passed in March of 2018. They lived in Yuma, AZ, for 22 years and Hunters, WA, for 5 years. They returned to Lewiston to live out their lives. Bill owned Green Frog Diving Company. He worked for Summers Funeral home, Brower-Wann Funeral home, then changed professions and began his career at Medical Service Bureau (now Regence). He retired in 1993. Bill, never one to let grass grow under his feet, began working for Quest in Yuma, AZ, then went back to college at AWC for photography.

Bill took photos for the newspaper in Arizona, as well as continuing this passion in Washington, taking photos for the Statesman Examiner of many sporting & youth events in the area as well as the Northeast Washington Fair. Bill had a love for woodworking his entire life. He was a member of the Jaycees & a Master Mason for NezPerce Lodge #10. He served on the Lewiston irrigation board, city planning & zoning committee and was a volunteer for the Nez Perce Historical Society. He attended All Saints Catholic church in Lewiston and Immaculate Conception in Colville. Bill is survived by his daughters Barb ( Jeff) of Colville, Kris (Lonnie) and Linda (Brian) of Lewiston; nine grandchildren & spouses; 10 great-grandchildren; and his sister Linda (Don) Sande of Sacramento, CA. A Rosary was held October 9, followed by a funeral Mass at All Saints Catholic church in Lewiston.