Lisa Marie Engel

Lisa Marie Engel (nee: Statezny) 52, born in Racine on October 21, 1971, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after her battle with cancer at nightfall on December 4th, 2023, in Racine, WI. Lisa was a wild, beautiful, and sassy soul. Raised in Franksville, WI. She often shared beautiful and fond memories about time spent in Crandon, WI as a child with her grandparents Dottie Mae and Kenneth Fraley on their farm. Her love and appreciation for animals, nature and adventure undoubtedly began there and continued throughout her entire life. She worked at Infusino’s restaurant as a teen with her mother and her Aunt Sheila (she returned in 2021 to work at Infusino's Banquet Hall). Lisa spent a lot of time with her family, who she cherished so much, including her daughters Emily Mae and Abby Marie Niesen, granddaughter Evelynn Ann Niesen-Humble and of course, her loving husband Michael, who she married June 24, 2018. Lisa loved having adventures with her husband, she would often share photos from all of their travels on the Harley. The newest chapter of her life was filled with love, success, adventure, creativity, and fun. Lisa had the unique ability to heal those around her and she touched so many lives during her time with us all. She taught those who knew her how to look at the world with full appreciation for all the small moments we shared. She was always thinking of others, especially her family, and gave us so much so we could live a wonderful life. Lisa will be dearly missed by those who loved her including her two kittens Luna and Milo. Lisa is survived by her husband Michael, daughters Emily Mae Niesen (Deven Taber)and Abby Marie Niesen (Jordan Humble), granddaughter Evelynn Humble, her step-son Jeremiah Knudsen, parents Bruce and Nancy (nee: Fraley) Statezny, her in-laws Riene (nee: Mastos) and Dean Herriges of Eagle, WI, brother and sister-in-law Mark and Jackie Engel and close family friend, Rose Gerow of Crandon, WI. Lisa is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. Lisa was laid to rest in Crandon privately with her close family and friends. The family invites everyone to a celebration of life event in her honor for others who she has shared her life with at Infusino’s Banquet Hall in Racine, WI on Saturday January 6th, 2024, at 11am.

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Lisa Marie Engel

October 21, 1971 - December 4, 2023