In the quiet town of Marion, Iowa, a long and shared life came to a peaceful, albeit sorrowful, end for 80-year-old Caucasian female Barbara Engle and her husband. On April 9, 2020, she and her 85-year-old husband, Robert Engle, were discovered deceased in their home. The couple, who had been facing health issues, were found with gunshot wounds.
Barbara, born on April 1, 1940, and Robert, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, had built a life together over many years, having been
married in Las Vegas on March 13, 1989. Both had retired from Quaker Oats and had spent many of their retirement years in Guttenberg before returning to the Marion area. Their obituary paints a picture of a couple deeply entwined, stating they "left this life as they lived it, together."
The circumstances of their deaths did not lead to any arrests, and there have been no public announcements regarding any suspects. The information available from online sources points to a deeply personal tragedy involving the couple. In the wake of their passing, their family requested privacy, opting not to hold public services. They are remembered by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
