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William Langbehn Obituary
LANGBEHN,
WILLIAM LLOYD
Pinckney
Formerly of Chelsea
Age 68, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at University of Michigan Hospital after a long illness. He was born August 20, 1945 in Huron, SD, the son of Lloyd and Frances (Grimes) Langbehn. Bill graduated from Huron High School in South Dakota in 1963. He earned an accounting degree from Cleary College in 1971. He worked at Sweepster Brooms as the Accounting Manager for 36 years, retiring in 2001. Bill owned numerous street rods and enjoyed participating in car shows. On August 19, 1967, he married Sandra L. Nuttle, his wife of 46 years, in Ann Arbor, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy (Gene) Langbehn-Weincouff of Pinckney; his mother, Frances Langbehn of Huron, SD; four grandchildren, Noah and Brooke Langbehn, Garrett and Hannah Weincouff; four sisters, Gloria (Charlie) Roberts of PA, Judy Ulvestad of SD, Thez Langbehn of SD, Mary Ann Langbehn of ID; a brother, Dennis (Val) Langbehn of IA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, James Robert "Rob" Langbehn, and his father. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 21, 10:30 AM at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Peter Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Washtenong Memorial Park, Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Michigan.
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Presentation Sisters
October 30, 2014
Bill was taught by Presentation Sisters at Saint Anne Elementary School. The Sisters of the Presentation are praying for your family and friends during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.
Grandpa with Garrett - First Communion
August 26, 2014
Pamm Hoskin
August 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Lana Berry
August 20, 2014
Sandy, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I am thinking of you during one more time of such grief.
Rod and Diane Sorge
August 19, 2014
Our heartfelt and loving support goes out to the Langbehn Family at this sad time. Sent with strength and love.
Larry & Irene Kranick
August 19, 2014
Bill was a great neighbor. He will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to his wife and family.
Matt & Marge Hintzen
August 19, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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