Vernon Michael “Mike” Engelbrecht, was born on August 16, 1944 in St. Louis, MO to Albert and Lorraine (nee Harmon) Engelbrecht, Sr. and entered into rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the age of 81.
Former husband of 42 years to Pam (Engelbrecht) Wamser. Dear father of Jeffrey Engelbrecht, and Michelle Engelbrecht. Dear brother of the late Albert (Alice) Engelbrecht, Jr., and Cheryl (Steve) Deen. Loving uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Mike was a very career minded person who served as a St. Louis Police Officer for 13 years, and then worked for more than 25 years as a Production Foreman at Anheuser-Busch.
A MEMORIAL VISIT will be held on Thursday, July 9 from 4:00 till 8:00 pm at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Friday, July 10 at noon. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions in his honor appreciated to Backstoppers backstoppers.org.
Growing up on Staely Avenue in Affton, I knew the entire Engelbrecht Family. My Sister, Bonnie and I used to play Canasta with Mike and any one else who would be willing to take on us amateurs at the game. We had lots of fun. My Sister and Mike were good Friends and one snowy day I was behind him when he threw a snowball and he accidentally hit me in the nose with his elbow. He was SO apologetic and spent most of the afternoon trying to make me feel better. Mike was always a very caring, patient and extremely nice person. My deepest condolences to all his Family and Friends.
I knew and liked Mike. Worked with him several times when he was a detective in the City and I was with St. Louis County. Always a great guy to know and work with.
I don’t think I ever saw Mike when he wasn’t smiling or laughing. He had fun all the time! Rest in peace!
Mike was my baseball catcher for many years as we grew up together. A great catcher and a better buddy throughout high school together. You will be missed pal.