Name: Service for Paul H. Langer Ph.D.
Start: 2020-03-13T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C. - Allentown

Dr. Paul H. Langer, 78, of Allentown, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Arden Courts of Allentown, PA. Paul passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine C. (Lipton) Langer. He was born in New York City on September 6, 1941 to the late David and Beatrice (Moskowitz) Langer. Paul was a devoted family man, loving husband, father and grandfather. Paul spent the first 31 years of his career in Allentown, first as an engineer at Western Electric and then in research and development at Bell Labs where he was named a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, retiring in 1995. He then went on to a second career as Director of Technology at Komatsu Silicon America where he worked for 15 years. Paul was an international leader in the semiconductor technology field, serving on the ASTM Board of Directors and chairing multiple task forces for the SEMI organization. Paul was an accomplished athlete and an avid hobbyist who loved to travel. He excelled in all of his pursuits, including handball, racquetball, tennis, archery, fencing, photography, carpentry, leather craft, calligraphy, and computer programming. Paul was a committed member of the Allentown Jewish community, serving on the board of Temple Beth El. Even with all of Paul's professional and personal accomplishments, his family always came first, and he will always be remembered for being an engaged, loving and generous husband, father, and grandfather.

SURVIVORS: In addition to his wife of 56 years; children: Jeffrey Langer (Nancy) of Pittsburgh, PA, Eric Langer of Allentown, PA., Debra Langer (Jason Dickenson) of Jenkintown, PA; brother: Hy Langer (Bonnie) of New York, NY; grandchildren: Beatrice Langer, Henry Langer, Martin Langer, Jacob Langer, Abigail Langer, Maxwell Langer, Ayala Langerson.

SERVICE: Will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. The interment will follow services at Beth El Memorial Park, Whitehall.

CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions to Temple Beth El, 1305 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 and/or Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Treasurer, P.O. Box 70259, Philadelphia, PA 19176

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 13, 2020.

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Gloria Lowy

March 17, 2020

May Paul's memory be for a blessing.

Austin Blew

March 14, 2020

Paul was a good friend and Mentor. As we verified a wafer measurement on his Bell Labs 4 Point Probe and our LEI
Contactless Probe a nearby epitaxial reactor operator asked me to go with her because she was afraid her reactor might explode. When we got there and prayed the reactor didn't explode.
Paul mentored his Technical Assistant who had a sight problem but still played a trombone in the Moravian Trombone Choir when we had the Choir play at our Lehighton Gnaden Huetten Massacre Anniversary

Linda and Murray Garber

March 13, 2020

Our sincere condolences on Paul's passing. May his memory be a blessing!

Ray Reusser

March 13, 2020

I worked w Paul from his earliest days at WE...he was such a talented co-worker in silicon materials technology and always upbeat...just a really special guy, who advanced himself through hard work...my condolences to the family...

Howard Block

March 13, 2020

Paul Langer and his family were my neighbors as a child. He was a kind soul who dedicated himself to his family, their welfare, and their aspirations. Mr. Langer spent so much of his time being a great role model for his family, and for myself as well. He was always a gentle person who never hesitated to be a mentor and to be fair as well on a consistent basis. The world is truly a better place with the impressions and influence he leaves behind for us. Deepest condolences to all.

Carl L. Paulnack

March 12, 2020

So sorry for the loss of this good man. Paul was my friend when I needed a friend. My world was a better place because Paul was here. Consequently, the world itself was a better place because Paul was here.

C.L. Paulnack

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