Arvil Hugo Langenberg, 91, Rosebud, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
He was born July 17, 1928, to George and Laura (Buehrer) Langenberg, at Rosebud.
He was united in marriage to Bertha Lee Emilia Horstmann, April 17, 1954, at Rosebud United Methodist Church.
Arvil served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Ford Motor Company before quitting to help his father on the family farm. He was a member of Rosebud United Methodist Church and the Rosebud American Legion. He served for many years as the church custodian and faithfully rang the church bell every week. He took great pride in caring for the church grounds and building. Arvil enjoyed spending time with his family. His greatest passion was playing with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, George and Laura; wife, Bertha; brother, Albert Langenberg; and sister, Virginia Ross.
He is survived by sons, Richard Langenberg and wife Sandy and David Langenberg and wife Kathy, all of Washington; brothers, Arthur Langenberg and wife Velma of Rosebud and Carl Langenberg and wife Shirlene of Lincoln, Neb.; sister, Mary Alice Stranghoener of Rosebud; grandchildren, Lisa Harman and husband Tim of Marthasville, Laura Glastetter and husband Dylan of Washington, Leeann Pennington and husband Colin of Washington, Lance Langenberg and wife Sarah of Rolla, Kristin Kendrick and husband Adam of St. Louis and Kelsie Langenberg and fiancé Tom Barrow of Fenton; and by nine great-grandchildren and one due to arrive March 18.
Funeral services were Friday, March 13, at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville with Rev. Lance Langenberg officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to Rosebud Methodist Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.
