Langjahr Family Obituaries of Clark County Wisconsin

Langjahr, Elmer Adolph (29 July 1895 – 25 Sept. 1948)
----Source: Marathon County Register (Unity, Marathon County, Wis.) Friday, 1 Oct. 1948

* Elmer Adolph Langjahr was one of the twin sons born to Otto and Amelia Langjahr at Kiel, Wisconsin, July 29th, 1895. The Langjahr family moved to Colby in 1904, making that city their home for many years.

Elmer and his twin brother, Oliver, were in the draft of World War I. Oliver contracted the flu while aboard ship sailing for Europe and died shortly after reaching the shores of England. Elmer joined the Armed Forces in May 1918 in the 311th Engineers. He was in service fourteen months, nine months, overseas; and was honorably discharged from the United States Army in July 1919.

On December 8th, 1923, he was united in marriage with Pearl Evangeline Draper at Rockford, Ill. They planned to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary this year.

He and his brother Arvin operated the Economy Store in the village back in 1926 until 1928 when they sold out.

In 1930 he took over the mail messenger job and in 193? he became caretaker at the Soo Line Depot, which work he did until the time of his recent illness. He worked his last day February 27th.

The Master Killer of mankind fastened its hold upon him and he died of cancer of the esophagus though all medical aid and attention at the Marshfield and Wisconsin General Hospitals were given him. Elmer left this life in the moon drenched morning of September 25th at 2:30 in the arms of his wife.

He leaves his widow, Pearl Evangeline, one niece, Mrs. Leslea Lorrain Turner, who as a child made her home with the Langjahr’s and one brother, Arvin T. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.

He was a member of the local American Legion Post, whose services have been untiring in making his life more comfortable during his illness.

Relatives gathered at the Lulloff Funeral Home for short services at 11:30. Services were held at the Methodist Church at 2 o’clock with Rev. Smith, the pastor, and Rev. Olson, Chaplain of the American Legion, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Domer were the singers accompanied by Mrs. Tom Loughead.

The American Legion and Auxiliary were in attendance together with a large host of friends. Military rites were held at the Colby cemetery.

Pallbearers were Herman Leffel, Howard Crossgrove, Anton Korntved. Gust Carlson, Frank Jordan and Joe Spencer.

Relatives who attended from out of town were Herman Luloff and Harold Luloff, Kiel; Wm. Langjahr, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Krueger, George Wittkopp, all of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lueloff, Mrs. Ida Lueloff, Miss Gertrude Lueloff, Fred Grambort, all of Colby; Miss Edna Grambort, San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Krause, Illies; Herman Ewert, Long Lake.

Langjahr, Otto M. (29 Aug. 1865 – ? May 1945)
----Source: Marathon County Register (Unity, Marathon County, Wis.) Friday, 11 May 1945

* Otto M. Langjahr was born at School Hill, Manitowoc county, Wis., August 29, 1865. In the year of 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Amelia Lueloff at Kiel, Wis. To this union four sons were born, twin boys, Oliver and Elmer, Arvin and Otis. In 1900 they moved to Colby where Mr. Langjahr was employed at the Colby Marble works. Mrs. Langjahr and two sons, Oliver who died overseas in 1918, and Otis, the youngest son, preceded him in death. The deceased died at the home of his son, Arvin at Riplinger, with whom he made his home for the past several years. He was an invalid for a number of years and was in ill health for the past few months. He leaves two sons, Elmer of Unity and Arvin of Riplinger, seven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Bleivenecht of Dixon, Neb. and Mrs. Louise Lueloff of Kiel, Wis.; one brother, William Langjahr of Plymouth, Wis.

Relatives from out of town attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lulloff of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. John Keenan of Mellen; Wm. Langjahr of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Salter of Unity; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shuckhart of Prentice; Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Henke of Arpin.

Langjahr, Pearl Evangeline (2 Nov. 1900 – 13 May 1949)
----Source: Marathon County Register (Unity, Marathon County, Wis.) Friday, 20 May 1949

* Pearl Evangeline Draper Langjahr was born Nov. 2nd, 1900 in the Town of Unity. She was the daughter of Ed and Lyda Draper, who preceded her in death.

She lived most of her life in Unity, except for a few years when she was employed in Madison.

On December 8, 1932 she was united in marriage to Elmer A. Langjahr of Colby at Rockford, Illinois. Elmer preceded her in death September 25, 1948.

She had been in very poor health for the last year. Although every medical aid was given to restore her health, it was to no avail, and she passed away at 11:55 Friday morning at the St. Joseph hospital at Marshfield in the arms of her niece.

Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death, Roy, Charles, Guy, Edythe and Enid. The only surviving relatives are Mrs. Guy (Leslea) Turner, who made her home with the Langjahr’s from childhood, and a cousin, C. J. Hirsch, of Abbotsford.

Pearl was a faithful and devoted Christian. She gave her heart to Christ many years ago and she freely gave of her time and resources for the advancement of the church and community. She was a member of the Unity Methodist Church where she presided at the piano for many years. She also was superintendent of the Sunday School for nearly 11 years, when she had to resign because of her health. She was a member of the Womens Society of Christian Service and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Pearl will be sadly missed by her niece and family and her many friends. If Pearl could give to each of us a message today, she no doubt would urge us to hold high the torch of Jesus Christ and devote our lives to His service.

The following is a poem she composed picturing the flight of a soul:

SUNSET
The shadows of day softly fall And then it is sunset!
She lived through the spring, the summer, the fall, And then it was Sunset!
She has been with you through all these years, Sharing your joys, your laughter and tears, Serving her God the best she knew how, Till death gently settled up on her brow.
So she traveled on to the land of rest, Behind the sunset sky; Trusting completely that God knows best, And would welcome her on high.
The shadows of day softly fall, And then comes the Sunset.

Written by Pearl Langjahr Jan. 4, 1949 for Ted Domer’s mother.

Funeral services were conducted at the Unity Methodist Church May 16th at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. A. Olson. She was laid to rest in the Colby cemetery.

Pallbearers were Alfred Johnson, Gust Carlson, Anton Korntved, Leo Hebert, Martin Evenson and Joe Spencer.

Flower girls were Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Mrs. S. A. Cook, Mrs. Ted Salter, Mrs. Martin Evenson, Mrs. Sam Stark and Mrs. Joe Spencer.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Domer sang “Heartaches,” “Home Sweet Home” and a song written and composed by Mrs. Langjahr, “Friend of Mine” accompanied by Mrs. Tom Loughead.

----Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 19 May 1949

* Mrs. Elmer Langjahr of Unity, age 48, died Friday morning at 11:55 at the Marshfield hospital, diabetes and other complications being the cause of her death. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist [part of the sentence was missing from the original article] officiating, and internment was made in the Colby cemetery. Pall bearers were Anton Korntved, Joe Spencer, Gust Carlson, Alfred Johnson, Martin Evenson, Leo A. Hebert. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Sue Cook, Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Mrs. Martin Evenson, Mrs. Joe Spencer, Mrs. Ted Salter and Mrs. Sam Stark.

Mrs. Langjahr, nee Pearl Draper, was born in Unity Nov. 2, 1900, and was married Dec. 8, 1923, at Rockford, Ill., to Elmer Langjahr who preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1948. There are no children. She received her education in Unity and lived in Madison a short time. She spent most of her life in Unity and vicinity. She was a member of the Methodist church, The Women’s Society of Christian Service and the American Legion Auxiliary.

The only surviving relatives are a niece, Mrs. Guy Turner of Unity and a cousin, Coryl Hirsch of Abbotsford.