Mr. Ronald (Ron) Lee Engel, 67, of Notasulga died Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Montgomery. A memorial service for him will be announced at a later date.
Ronald was born in Allegan, Michigan and was affectionally known as “Ron”. He graduated from Wayland High School, the Class of 1976. He had a deep love for basketball and served as President of the Basketball Association for many years in Alabama, South Florida and Michigan. Ronald was a plumber by trade and a very good one. It was there that he met and married the boss’s daughter, Jo Ann, whose father was also a plumber. JoAnn was his friend, his sweetheart, and the mother of his children. They did everything together. Ronald was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who never met a stranger. If you called him day or night, he always answered.
Ronald is survived by his lovely wife of forty-seven years, Jo Ann Engel; two sons: Matthew and Gregory Engel, both of Notasulga; one brother: Edward (Lois) Engel, Dorr, Michigan; one sister: Ruth (Elwin) Powers, Wayland, Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives, and many friends.
MICHAEL LOWMAN
My condolences to the family. May Ron rest in peace. He was a genuine good guy and I really appreciate knowing him over the years. We officiated a lot of games together and shared many life stories. See you on the other side my friend.