Thompson, CT./Alva, FL.
Robert Girard Langer, 80, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, FL.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Carol D. (Murray) Langer, one son, Jeffrey S. Langer and his wife Patricia of Oak Island, N.C., one daughter, Pamela J. Thompson and her husband Glenn of Voluntown, CT.
4 grandchildren; Nathaniel and Nicholas Langer, Sarah Lathrop and Gregg Thompson.
Bob was born in Putnam, CT., May 31, 1938 son of the late Bernhardt and Cora (Shattuck) Langer, he was also predeceased by a daughter, Debra who died in 1969 and a brother, Dr. Berhardt Langer.
He worked for the State of Connecticut , Department of Education, and Town of Thompson as a fire marshal. He was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School , Putnam Trade School and also received a B.S. degree from Central Connecticut College.
Bob was a 60 year member of the East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, a member of Senexit Grange, Lehigh Acres Lions Club, and a founder and member of the Little Pond Improvement Association.
He was a longtime Sunday School Superintendent and teacher at the former Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Webster.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 11 AM in Zion Lutheran Church, 70 Main St., Oxford, followed by burial in Munyan Cemetery in East Putnam, CT.
Calling Hours will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 4-6 PM at the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to; East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, 530 E. Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT. 06277, or Zion Lutheran Church c/o Youth Activities Fund, 70 Main St., Oxford, MA. 01540, or Alva Volunteer Fire Department, 2660 Styles Rd., Alva, FL. 33920.
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