Karl H. Langer, 86 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Friday morning, June 8, 2018 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago following a lengthy illness.
He was born June 24, 1931 in Tyssa, Germany, the son of Karl and Anna Marie (Schoenbach) Langer. He immigrated to the United States in 1949 and was employed as an iron worker. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following his discharge he started in the Tool & Die business as a die maker. Karl was united in marriage to Helen L. McPherson on June 29, 1957 in Villa Park. The couple made their home in Elmhurst, Roselle and later Rolling Meadows where they raised their family. Karl retired in 2002 and they moved to Sun City, Huntley. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling and was a member of the German Club.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Huntley, his children, Karl “Randy” (Janice) Langer of Lake In The Hills, Kathy Allardyce of Dallas, Texas, Linda (Andy) Laurel of Louisville, Kentucky and Patti (Chris) Denton of Huntley, his grandchildren, Lindsey, Alex, Danielle, Kyle, Michael, Christie, Ashley, Maddie, Charlotte, Samantha, Caleigh, Piper and C.J. and his great-grandchildren, Cody, Stevie, Lennon, Emmarose and Willow. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 13th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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