Obituary of Herbert G. Langfeldt

Herbert G. Langfeldt. Age 76, of Loyal, passed away at his residence with his family lovingly surrounding him on Thursday, October 15, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Loyal with Rev. Steven Brice officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday at the church from 9:30AM until time of services. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin and Jordan Lindner, Tyler Abel, Carter Koepsell and Michael Langfeldt. Herbert George Langfeldt was born in Spokeville, WI on December 28, 1938 the son of Max and Frances (Rueth) Langfeldt. He graduated from Loyal High School. Herb faithfully served his country in the United States Army National Guard until his honorable discharge. On July 1, 1961 Herb married Donna Jean Hansen at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Green Bay. From 1974 to 2000 Herb owned and operated Loyal Builders. Herb was very involved in the Loyal community. His memberships included: being a member of the Loyal Fire Department for 34 years and holding the position of fire chief for the last 11 years. A 3rd and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 4963, a current member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 175 of Loyal, an 18 year member of the Loyal School Board with the last 5 years as president. Herb was the chairman for the Loyal Corn Festival for many years, was a charter member of the Loyal Lion’s Club and former president. Herb also served with the Loyal Rotary Club and was a former president, was a member of the Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church and served on the church council and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Clark County Highground. Herb received Loyal's Citizen of the Year award in 1988. Survivors include his wife Donna Langfeldt of Loyal; his children: Michael (Cheryl) Langfeldt of Crete, NE and their children: Paige, Michael, Megan (Jeff), Lyndsey and Brianna; Michelle Lindner (Doug Bond) of Neenah and her children: Justin, Jordan and Amber; Margie Reiter of Sheboygan Falls and her children: Tyler (Sarah), Hannah and Samantha (Josh); Mandi (Jason) Koepsell of Appleton and their children: Avery and Carter; his great grandchildren: Jaelyn, Paisley, Hendrix, Jordy, Camden and Cash. Herb is further survived by his siblings: Lois (Tom) Wirkus of LaCrosse, Alan (Barb) Langfeldt of Loyal, Joann Oestreich of Loyal, Daniel (Karlene) Langfeldt of Surprise, AZ, Bonnie Bender of Beaver Dam and Norman Polasek a brother-in-law of Green Bay along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Diane in infancy, one sister Helen Polasek, two brothers: Robert Langfeldt and Steven Langfeldt, a sister-in-law Darlene Langfeldt and a brother-in-law Donald Oestreich. Donations in Herb's name made be made to the Loyal Fire Department or Marshfield Clinic Cancer Research. Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer is assisting the family. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.