Barbara J. Engle, 74, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on Aug. 25, 1940, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna Koopman.

She was the 1958 valedictorian at Pittsboro High School. On May 15, 1982 she married Robert C. Engle in Brownsburg. Barbara was formerly employed as the Head Underwriter at American States Insurance Company in Indianapolis for 20 years. Barbara was a Follower and Believer of the Worldwide Church of God Seventh Day and she enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers.

Survivors include her loving husband: Robert “Bob” Engle, Kewanna; brother: Norman (Mildred) Koopman, Pittsboro; and neices and nephews; Tina Koopman; Robin (Jim) Woodburn; Tom (Jackie) Foust; Penny Keyser; Nancy Ewing; Cindy (Rick) Eastwood; Sue (Ken) Hamman; Larry (Joyce) Donathen; and John (Diana) Donathen. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Lizton K of P Cemetery in Lizton, with Chaplain Dale Draper officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation and/or the American Heart Association.