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Daniel Langhofer Obituary

Daniel Langhofer
January 13, 1942 - September 5, 2023
Springfield, Missouri - Daniel "Dan" Webster Langhofer, age 81, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on September 5, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. Dan was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Webster Daniel Langhofer and Jane Eva (Rosecrans) Langhofer on January 13, 1942.
He proudly served his country with the Air Force for six years. Dan later went on to work in Broadway theater as a production stage manager for multiple Broadway musicals. He enjoyed painting and woodworking.
Dan married the love of his life, Roberta "Bobbi" Ann Souder, on November 2, 1976, in Long Beach, California.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Webster and Jane Langhofer; brothers: Wesley Langhofer, and Robert Langhofer.
Dan is survived by his wife, Bobbi; his son, Dan Langhofer Jr.; his daughter, Dana Rogers; sisters, Carolyn Kay Jackson and Carla Sue Rogers; granddaughters: Courtney Rogers, Kayla Rogers; and multiple nieces and nephews.
A memorial service, where full military honors will be rendered, will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2:00 PM at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd., Springfield, Missouri. A private burial will be held at a later date at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
His care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Sep. 17, 2023.

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Yvonne & Les Sherman

September 17, 2023

To Bobbie and family: I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Dan, one of the nicest people I have ever known. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Our Condolences, Yvonne & Les

Harry Simpson

September 17, 2023

Rest Daniel, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Air Force.

Kathy

September 17, 2023

Sending sympathies from a long ago Disney mate: Kathy Stephenson Cookerly

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