Bernard J. Langer

Bernard Joseph Langer, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1919 in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin to William and Mary (Reis) Langer and attended school in Big River, Wisconsin. On May 29, 1945 he married Felicia Turner and they lived in Diamond Bluff. Bernard had worked at Great Northern Rail Road, Cudahay Packing Plant and Northern States Power Company before he began his career at the Pierce County Highway Department, retiring in 1981. Throughout his life, he also farmed with his brother and continued to farm after retiring. He and Felicia enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren

Bernard is survived by his children: Sherrianne (Kenneth) Langer of Prescott, WI, Margaret Mary (Joe) Lazzari of Seal Beach, CA, Dennis B. (Sue) Langer of Ellsworth, WI, Charlene (Jim) Larson of Hager City, WI, Dale (Anne Maassen) Langer of Eau Claire, WI, Charles (Stephanie) Langer of Red Wing, MN, Michael (Patricia) Langer of Centuria, WI, Daniel (JoAnna) Langer of Dallas, WI, Douglas (Shannon) Langer of Helenville, WI & Lisa (Howard) Blank of Clayton, NY; grandchildren: Kenneth Langer & Cassandra (Paul) Johnson; Sarah, Elizabeth & Damien Lazzari, Ruth (Randy) Peace; Christa (Laun) Chau; Becky (Mike Eidelbes) Larson & Dennis (Sarah) Larson; Erin Langer; Jacob & Jared Langer; Cassandra, Adam & Mariah Langer; Ashley (Chris) Winkleman, Jessica, Ryan & Dane Langer; Garret, Tanner & Gunnar Blank; great-grandchildren: Bailey Langer; Tessa & Makayla Johnson; Isaiah Turner Chau; Ella Grace & TJ (Thomas James) Larson; Sydney Jeanne Eidelbes; Ethan & Jacob Winkleman; 3 step-great-grandchildren: Alex, Cole & Avery Winkleman and a brother, Lavern Langer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Felicia; an infant daughter, Kim; sisters, Marie Denzer, Freda Langer, Irene Johnson and Lorraine Kinneman; brothers, Martin, Leo, William and Arnold Langer.

Mass of resurrection will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing, with Father Thomas M. Kommers presiding. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's-Big River Cemetery. Memorials preferred to either St. Mary's-Big River or Church of St. Joseph.