Gary Langer

Gary Philip Langer, 60, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Sept 26, 2025 at his home.

Gary was born on January 7, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Langer and Caroline Brietzke Langer.

Gary graduated from Marist High School in Chicago in 1983 before enlisting in the United States Army. He proudly served in the Army from 1984 until 1989 at Fort Lewis, Washington. During his time in the Army Gary was awarded numerous medals. Gary's time in the Army was very special to him and he made lifelong friends with his Army buddies. After his time in the Army, Gary went to work for Chicago Bridge and Iron before relocating to Crookston, Minnesota.
In 1991 Gary moved to Crookston, Minnesota where he began working at Dee Inc as a metal worker in the foundry. In 1994 he married the love of his life Karen Thompson in Crookston. Gary and Karen would stay in Crookston and raise their family while Gary continued to work for Dee Inc. Gary loved spending time with his family, especially visiting his grandchildren. Gary's grandchildren meant the world to him. He was a proud Papa. He enjoyed listening to heavy metal music, and loved watching the Chicago Bears! Everyone who met Gary thought he was a great guy.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Carol Langer; and his sister, Janet Langer.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Karen; daughters, Amy (Chris) Johnston and Ashley (Wyatt Remmick) Langer, both of Kindred, ND; grandchildren, Colten Johnston, Cayden Johnston, Brooklyn Remmick, Beau Remmick; brothers, Ron Langer(Debby) of Janesville, WI and Larry Langer (special friend, Sandy) of Madison, WI; parents-in-law, Glen and Lois Thompson; sister-in-law, Kim (Bryan) Seaton; brother-in-law, Kevin Thompson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 4 at 2:00 pm at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm.

Honorary urn bearers will be Marc Langer, Eric Langer, Chris Johnston, Colten Johnston, Wyatt Remmick, Levi Hopewell.

Since Gary could not stand to be dressed up the family invites friends to wear their favorite sports apparel or rock band t-shirt.