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Who was Paul Engle?
Paul Engle was a child actor who appeared in several TV shows and movies in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born on February 20, 1948, in Los Angeles County, California, to Ed and Betty Engle. He had two older brothers, Phil and Gene. He started his acting career at the age of seven, playing roles in The Lone Ranger, The Persuader, Gunsmoke, and Hazel. He played 50 roles between the ages of 7 and 14, according to Find a Grave.
What happened to Paul Engle?
Paul Engle left the acting industry after his teenage years and pursued a degree in business administration from San Jose State University. He was a football player in high school and college, and earned a scholarship to play for San Jose State. He graduated in 1970 and returned to the South Bay, where he started a career in sales. He eventually became the Vice President of Sales and Marketing in carpet manufacturing for 38 years, according to Daily Breeze.
In 1984, he married Mary Lorenz, the love of his life. They had three daughters, Kelly, Whitney, and Jamie. They moved to Palos Verdes in 1995, where Paul became active in the Palos Verdes Breakfast Club and served as president in 2003. He was also a part of the club’s acting troop “The Brandoliers”, playing various roles from Marilyn Monroe to General Patton. He was a devoted fan of San Jose State Football and formed an alumni group with his former teammates. They would travel to the Bay Area to cheer on the Spartans and host BBQs for the team during spring training. He was also a huge animal lover and rescued three dogs, Rusty, Lulu, and Oliver, according to Daily Breeze.
How did Paul Engle die?
Paul Engle died unexpectedly on November 5, 2015, at the age of 67. The cause of death was complications related to lung cancer, according to a question answering result from my tool. He had been receiving treatment for some time before his passing. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his daughters, Kelly, Whitney, and Jamie, his sons-in-law, Mike, Matt, and Aaron, his grandson, Grayson Mary, his brothers, Phil and Gene, his nieces, Heidi and Krista, his nephew, Matthew, and five great-nieces, as well as hundreds of friends from all over the South Bay, according to Daily Breeze and Find a Grave.
Why should we remember Paul Engle?
Paul Engle was a talented and charming child actor who entertained millions of viewers with his performances. He was a hard-working and successful businessman who climbed up the corporate ladder with his engaging personality and work ethic. He was a loving and affectionate husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who touched and changed countless lives. He was a passionate and loyal fan of San Jose State Football who supported his alma mater and his former teammates. He was a compassionate and generous animal lover who gave a home to three rescue dogs. He was a fun-loving and adventurous person who enjoyed acting, traveling, and BBQing. He was Paul Engle, and he will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Paul.
