Obituary: Ernest Langheld

Ernest L. Langheld, 93, a life-long resident of Lemont, passed away Oct. 8, 2019, with his family at his side. Born Jan. 20, 1926, in Lemont to the late Bertha nee Eichorst and the late Charles Langheld. He was a construction foreman for 40 years. After retiring, he worked as a maintenance person at Mt. Assisi Convent in Lemont from 1984 until November 1993. He also served as Elder at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church for six years.

Beloved husband of Gladys, nee Hamstengel, Langheld; loving father of Gloria (Phillip) Kupiec, Melanie (John) Earnest, and Jeffrey (Linda) Langheld; adored grandfather of Carrie (Lucas) Borth, Jamie (Ryan) Myers, Phillip (Tracey) Kupiec, Michael (Shellie) Earnest, Kristin (Greg) Kupiec, Kevin (Jenny) Earnest, Andrea (Anthony) Kurt, and Daniel (Holly) Langheld; proud great- grandfather of Kayla, Hayley, Logan, Liam, Matthew, Madison, Emily, Pennie, Glen, Hannah, Chelsea, Gracey, Egan, Raegan, and Chloe; and dearest uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., in Lemont. Lying in state Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 10
a.m. at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 305 Lemont St., in Lemont. Interment St. Matthew Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church.