Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1946
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
William Langbein Obituary
William "Bill" R. Langbein Sr., 72, of Chester passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Passaic, N.J., to the late Anne F. Langbein. He grew up in Carlstadt, where he attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and graduated from East Rutherford High School. He served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy. He later lived in Pennsylvania and Florida before retiring to Arkansas. His greatest joy was being "Pop" to his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Langbein.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Doris of the home; a daughter, Theresa "Tracie" McCarver and husband Bill of Chester; a son, William "Bill" Langbein Jr. and wife Amy of Orlando; a daughter-in-law, Erin Langbein of Chester; two brothers, Thomas Langbein and wife Mary Ellen of Franklin Lakes, N.J., and George Langbein and wife Bernadette of Denver; four grandchildren, Alex and wife Brandy, Collin, Matthew and Anna; and one great-granddaughter, Madison. Bill is loved and cherished by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.
The family will visit with friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.
To place an online tribute, go to www.edwardsvan-alma.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Langbein
Sponsored by Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home.
2 Entries
Your neighbor..
March 29, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Langbein family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
Psalms 145:18,19
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in William Langbein's name
Memorial Events
for William Langbein
Mar
22
Mar
23
How to support William's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor William Langbein's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
