Don Eng
October 12, 1929  --  April 11, 2010

Herb Fengl
May 31, 1931  --  April 24, 2010

The Saluda River Chapter mourns the recent passing of two beloved fellow chapter members, Don Eng and Herb Fengl.  Don, a member of the chapter from its beginnings, was a former chapter president and board member.  Herb, a long time member and generous contributor to the chapter, served on the board of directors and coordinated the chapter banquet for a number of  years.  Those who had the privilege of getting to know Herb and Don held them each in the highest esteem and will always remember them for the warmth, kindness, and sincerity that their lives reflected.  They will be missed more than words can express.  Their obituaries are listed below.

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OBITUARY
HERB FENGL

Herbert Fengl died Thursday, April 22, 2010.  He was born May 31, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Herbert and Helen Busse Fengl.

An avid tennis player, he hunted, fished and enjoyed gardening. He was well-known and greatly admired by co-workers and friends alike.

A graveside service for Mr. Fengl, U.S.A.F., (Ret.) was held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Bush River Memorial Gardens conducted by Chaplain Col. Charles T. Clanton, U.S. Army (Ret.). Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel in Irmo.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Juleah Green Fengl, Columbia; daughter, Catherine Elizabeth Anderson, Clinton; son, Dr. Richard William Fengl and wife, Susan, of Glen Mills, Pa.; grandsons, Thomas, Christopher, James and Seth Anderson, William Fengl; granddaughter, Christen Fengl.

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OBITUARY
DON ENG

Donald W. Eng died Sunday, April 11, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on Oct. 12, 1929, to the late Milton and Dora (Harder) Eng.

Donald was a graduate of  the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Management. He also attended the Harvard University School of Forest Production and the University of Montana School of Administrative Leadership.

His career included positions within the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service. Assignments were located in Idaho, California, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, and South Carolina. Mr. Eng retired in 1991 as Supervisor of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests in South Carolina after 38 years with the U.S. Forest Service. Following retirement, he operated a forestry consulting business. He also led three outdoor adventure courses through the University of South Carolina's Continuing Education program.

Among his career awards, Mr. Eng received recognition as an Elected Fellow of the Society of American Foresters, the Forest Service Chief's National Stewardship Award, the USDA Superior Service Award for Hurricane Hugo Recovery Efforts, and the USDA Forest Service Merit Award for Continuous Outstanding Performance and Leadership.

His career affiliations included the Society of American Foresters (Missouri Chairman 1970-71), South Carolina Forestry Association, Forestry Council of South Carolina, Federal Executive Council (President 1985), Clemson University Department of Forestry Advisory Committee (Member 1985-91), and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.

Donald was a faithful member of both Union United Methodist Church and Trout Unlimited (President 1987-88) for several decades. He played an active role in encouraging the establishment of the Saluda Shoals Park and was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fly-fishing and hiking. In his earlier years, he volunteered much of his time with the Boy Scouts of America and youth athletics.

Preceded in death by daughter, Dawn Swearingen and brothers, Milton and Harold. Donald is survived by his wife, Jean; and children Dwight (Linda) of Wisconsin, Doreen (Harold) Adam of North Carolina, Darilyn Marinelli of Maryland, Daleen Ellis of Columbia, Derek (Dawn) of Tennessee, Dean (Angela) Vandelay of Columbia; grandchildren include Bill (Ashlee) Swearingen, Luke Swearingen, Kim (Thomas) Carroll, Dan Eng, Nathan (Jenny) Adam, Meredith (Nick) Bonifas, Don Marinelli, Dan (Emily) Marinelli, Caitlin and Caroline Ellis, Amber and Marshall Eng, Allison Roberts, David and Susana Vandelay, as well as, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Surviving siblings are Hans Eng, Maynard (Patricia) Eng, Clifford (Nancy) Eng, and Myrtle Petersen, all residing in Duluth.

The family would like to thank Dr. Asheesh Lal of Lexington Oncology Associates and the staff of their infusion center for their tender care.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, in Union United Methodist Church in Irmo, South Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Saluda Shoals Foundation, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212, or Union United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 705, Irmo, SC 29063.

To read more about Don Eng and the contributions he has made to Trout Unlimited and conservation in our region, see the article, SC TU Council Honors Don Eng.