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Henry Langdon Obituary
Pete was born on May 4, 1925, in Rockport, Indiana, to the late William and Nellie (Kernel) Langdon. He retired from Laborers Local 561 and also worked part-time at Mulzer's as a night watchman. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Alderamin. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending Navy reunions and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Richard Langdon; and niece, Marilyn Short.
Pete is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wilma Jackson Langdon; children, Henry T. Langdon Jr. of Rockport, John Langdon and his wife, Beckie, of Rockport, Linda Lacy and her husband, Joe, of Rockport and Donna Polster and her husband, Mike, of Evanston, Ind.; grandchildren, Jennifer Begle and her husband, Brian, Elizabeth Lee and her husband, Ryan, and Zachary Polster; great-grandchildren, Madison Begle and Mackenzie Jo Begle; sister, Blanche Brown; and niece, Paula Stewart.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial is in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Rockport. The Rockport American Legion Post 254 will conduct military honors.
Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, and from 8 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Spencer County Hospice.
The family would like to thank the Spencer County Hospice and Dr. Glenn Sherman for their care. Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.boultinghousefuneralhome.com.
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Chad Ringeman
June 30, 2009
Langdon family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Love,
Chad, Kristie, Alexa and Iza
Cheryl Southwood
June 28, 2009
Donna,
You and your family are all in our thoughts & prayers.
The Southwood's
Robert Jones
June 28, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Megan Roby-Wynn
June 28, 2009
My prayers are with you in this time of loss.
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