William Thomas Engelmann - May 23, 1946 - May 26, 2011 William "Bill" Engelmann (May 23, 1946 - May 26, 2011) William Thomas Engelmann, 65, beloved husband of Kathryn Blair, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 26, at home surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Hartford on May 23, 1946, to the late Carl and Catherine (Vasko) Engelmann. Bill spent most of his life in Lyndonville, VT except his early years spent in Windsor, CT and West Glover, VT. He led an active, courageous and full life. Bill was an avid fisherman and hunter sharing his passion with others through his North East Kingdom Guide Service. Bill loved raising puppies, playing cards with family and friends, dancing with his wife Kathy and coaching Special Olympics for his daughter, Jennie. Family came first for Bill and he was often found sharing his passions with his children and grandchildren. Bill was a life-long learner who always had a book or crossword puzzle at hand. Being a Vietnam Veteran and survivor, and a life-long member of the National Guard gave Bill a unique outlook on life. Not only was he a wildlife and fishing guide but he was considered a life guide by many. Bill leaves his wife Kathryn Blair, his son William T. Engelmann II and Michelle of Sutton VT; his daughters, Lori Robinson and her husband Donald of Steep Falls, ME; and Jennie Blair of Lyndonville, VT.; his brothers, Carl A Engelmann III and his wife Joyce of Hudson ME; Justin L. Engelmann of Broad Brook, CT; his sisters, Jane M. Garibay and her husband Bernardo of Windsor, CT; Carol A. Engelmann of Windsor, CT; 4 grandchildren, Rayne and Devin Engelmann of Sutton, VT, Olivia and Abigail Robinson of Steep Falls, ME. Bill also leaves many nieces and nephews, friends and extended family, as well as a special cousin, Larry Humason. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, May 29, at 2:30 PM at The Lyndonville United Methodist Church, on Church Street in Lyndonville, VT. His family will receive friends from 2:00-2:30 prior to the celebration and all are invited to the reception following. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's Memory can be sent to Caledonia County Special Olympics C/O Sherry Stahler, 2419 Stark District Road, St. Johnsbury, VT or to Alex's Lemonade Stand, 333 Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood Pa, 19096 Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Pearsons Funeral Home, located at 70 Church St., Lyndonville. Back