William Lorenz Enenbach


Besides the picture of Bill, also in the scrapbook was a letter of thanks from Bill to the club for sending him the box of cookies.

Homemaker's Club image

In 2012 I scanned the Manning Homemaker's Club scrapbook and in it was a military section with several Veteran pictures and items.

I have not been able to connect these Veterans to anyone living in the Manning area right now, and I also don't have any military or family information about them.
So if you can help with these Veterans please e-mail me.

E-mail Dave Kusel

William L. Enenbach of Manning Commissioned
With the America, Infantry Division in the Philippine Islands, Tech Sergeant William L. Enenbach, son of Mrs. Anna Enenbach and the late Mark Enenbach who died in February 1944, Manning, Iowa, has received a direct commission as second lieutenant with four other members of his veteran hospital unit, now operating on Cebu Island.
The Manning soldier, who boasts an Army career of more than four years, has served in the Pacific for 21 months. During this time his tour of duty included Milne Bay and Oro Bay in New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, and Leyte and Cebu in the Philippines. At the time of his commission he was functioning as Sergeant Major of his unit's personnel section.
Arriving in Cebu shortly after its invasion by the Americal Division, Lt. Enenbach's hospital unit has been functioning 21 hours daily caring for both American and Filipino battle casualties.
Daily Times Herald, May 19, 1945


Manning Monitor article------ 1943

Has Corporal Rating
Private William L. Enenbach who is located at the 58th Evacuation Hospital, Camp Carson, Colo., writes that he now has a T-5 or Corporal rating.
He wishes to thank the Legion and the Monitor for sending him the paper every week as it helps him keep up on the doings of the home folks and the town activities.


Meet In South Pacific
1 Sgt. William Enenbach, stationed in New Guinea (relatives believe), recently attended Mass and was surprised to see Father George Schumacher, priest here for several months, some years ago.
The two men were mighty glad to meet each other on the front and planned for another get-together.


Wm. Enenbach Transferred To Camp Carson
Word has been received from Pvt. Wm. L. Enenbach that he is now located at Camp Carson, Colo. He and 27 others in the medical division stationed at Camp Robinson, Arkansas were transferred to this new camp last week. Camp Carson is a new camp located near Colorado Springs, Colo.
He and his group were the first medics to arrive at the camp. The rest of the men who complete this unit of 300 come from Camp Barkley, Texas.
They are attached to the 58th Evacuation Hospital. He has been doing work in the personnel department since being there and likes it fine.


Meet in South Pacific
Wm. Enenbach and Donald Struve met on an Island in the South Pacific and are stationed one mile apart.


Manning Monitor article------ 1945

Wm. Enenbach Gets Commission
With the American Infantry Division in the Philippine Islands Technical Sergeant William L. Enenbach, son of Mrs. Anna Enenbach, Manning, has received a direct commission as second lieutenant with four other members of his veteran hospital unit, now operating on Cebu Island.

The Manning soldier, who boasts an Army career of more than four years, has served in the Pacific for 21 months. During this time his tour of duty included Milne Bay and Oro Bay in New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, and Leyte and Cebu in the Philippines. At the time of his commission he was functioning as sergeant major of his unit's personnel section.
Arriving in Cebu shortly after its invasion by the American Division, Lt. Enenbach's hospital unit has been functioning 24 hours daily caring for both American and Filipino battle casualties.


Alleluia - Celebration of Life Bill Enenbach

THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Officiating The Reverend Eugene Kerwin
Servers: Jonathan Enenbach, Lindsey Haller, Melissa Haller
Soloist - Tom LaHood
Organist - Eleanor McHale
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: John Gaule, John Minton, Warner Moss, Bill Palais, Paul Schneider, Dr. Paul Walsh
PALLBEARERS: Greg Bjorndahl, Roy Boyden, Bill Hardy, Bill Henney, Brad Swerczek, David Swerczek
PIANO SOLO Lindsey Haller
PLACING OF THE PALL Janis Enenbach, Phil Haller, Tom Quest
ENTRANCE SONG On Eagles' Wings
SCRIPTURAL READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOK OF WISDOM 3:1-9 Dan Quest
RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Lord Is My Shepherd
SCRIPTURAL READING FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT LETTER OF PAUL TO THE ROMANS 8:31-35, 37-39 Matthew Enenbach
GOSPEL Matthew 5:1-12
HOMILY Fr. Eugene Kerwin
PETITIONS Katie Haller
GIFTBEARERS: Melanie Quest, Laura Quest, Ryan Haller, Jacob Enenbach
OFFERTORY SONG Ave Maria
COMMUNION SONG Panis Angelicus
COMMUNION MEDITATION SONG Prayer of St. Francis
RECESSIONAL How Great Thou Art

Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Bill Enenbach.
Bill was born in Manning, Iowa, the youngest of seven children. Mark and Anna (Lorenzen) Enenbach had a lively family and Bill told great stories of the countless fun times and the struggles during the Great Depression. After attending Iowa State University, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific during World War II. In 1941, Bill married Helen and a favorite saying during his final hospitalization captures their relationship: "I've always known you were great, Mom, but not this great!"

After World War II, Bill started his 38 year career at Mutual. God must have needed a top notch administrator because he called Bill very quickly. We can all see Bill in charge of just about any department in the heavenly kingdom right about now and things being put into "ship shape."

A hallmark of Bill's life was his devotion to his family and friends. He had a special relationship with each individual grandchild. He treasured so many friendships and loyally gave to friends in need. To each of his children, Judy, Mark, and Carol and their spouses, Tom, Janis, and Phil, he was a role model and dear friend.

Bill had a wonderful sense of humor, a love of life, and tremendous integrity. We will all miss him very much, but the gift that his life was to each of us will always be treasured.

The Enenbach Family wishes to thank each one of you for your kind expressions of sympathy.

Helen, Judy, Mark, and Carol