Ann Engelberger died on August 8, 2018 in Leesburg, VA.  She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, received her B.S. in Biology from Arkansas Tech, and her M.Ed. from Boston University.  While at Arkansas Tech, she was a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was invited to the Olympic Basketball Team tryouts.

After graduating from Arkansas Tech, Ann worked as a microbiologist for the Arkansas State Health Department followed by 34 years as a microbiologist and environmental protection specialist with the Department of Defense in several states and overseas locations, and in the National Capitol Region where she worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Pentagon.

Ann is survived by her husband, Chuck; two sons, Charles (Kara) of Atlanta, GA, and John (Nancy) of Leesburg; four grandchildren, Karson, Logan, Clarie, and John, Jr. (J.J.); one brother, Jeff Welch; two sisters, Caroline (Rodney) Kestner and Becky (Rich) Doncer.  She was preceded in her death by her parents, J. D. and Evelyn Butler Welch.

Visitation and Rosary will be held August 14, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive, Leesburg.

Graveside services are scheduled for 9:00 am on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 62 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 and Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michaels Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.