James Langendorfer, Age 85, of Portage, IN passed away in Chicago, IL on December 20, 2018. He was born in Gary, IN on July 13, 1933 to Lowell and Melvina (Onsen) Langendorfer. He was married to Barbara Brown in September of 1952.
James is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Barbara Langendorfer of Portage, IN; children, Lynn Vaught of Portage, IN; Randy (Carlos Rojas-Jara) Langendorfer of Costa Rica, Ron Langendorfer of Chesterton, IN and Jim (Carol) Langendorfer of Dunwood, GA; son-in-law, Al Vaught of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Marcia Guth of Chesterton, IN; grandchildren, Michelle Vaught of Chicago, IL, Steven (Maribel) Vaught of Chandler, AZ, Laura (Dan) Schuster of Westfield, IN, Bobby (Amanda) Langendorfer of Fredricksburg, VA and Tim Langendorfer of Athens, GA; great grandchildren, Bryce and Brianna Vaught of Chandler, AZ and Hannah and Henry Schuster of Westfield, IN; he was also survived by special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith Langendorfer.
James was a switchman for Inland Steel and drove a bus for Portage Township Schools for many years.
He was a model train enthusiast and worked at the Carriage House in Hobart after retirement. He enjoyed working in and beautifying his yard.
James is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Barbara Langendorfer of Portage, IN; children, Lynn Vaught of Portage, IN; Randy (Carlos Rojas-Jara) Langendorfer of Costa Rica, Ron Langendorfer of Chesterton, IN and Jim (Carol) Langendorfer of Dunwood, GA; son-in-law, Al Vaught of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Marcia Guth of Chesterton, IN; grandchildren, Michelle Vaught of Chicago, IL, Steven (Maribel) Vaught of Chandler, AZ, Laura (Dan) Schuster of Westfield, IN, Bobby (Amanda) Langendorfer of Fredricksburg, VA and Tim Langendorfer of Athens, GA; great grandchildren, Bryce and Brianna Vaught of Chandler, AZ and Hannah and Henry Schuster of Westfield, IN; he was also survived by special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith Langendorfer.
James was a switchman for Inland Steel and drove a bus for Portage Township Schools for many years.
He was a model train enthusiast and worked at the Carriage House in Hobart after retirement. He enjoyed working in and beautifying his yard.
James Langendorfer, Age 85, of Portage, IN passed away in Chicago, IL on December 20, 2018. He was born in Gary, IN on July 13, 1933 to Lowell and Melvina (Onsen) Langendorfer. He was married to Barbara Brown in September of 1952.
James is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Barbara Langendorfer of Portage, IN; children, Lynn Vaught of Portage, IN; Randy (Carlos Rojas-Jara) Langendorfer of Costa Rica, Ron Langendorfer of Chesterton, IN and Jim (Carol) Langendorfer of Dunwood, GA; son-in-law, Al Vaught of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Marcia Guth of Chesterton, IN; grandchildren, Michelle Vaught of Chicago, IL, Steven (Maribel) Vaught of Chandler, AZ, Laura (Dan) Schuster of Westfield, IN, Bobby (Amanda) Langendorfer of Fredricksburg, VA and Tim Langendorfer of Athens, GA; great grandchildren, Bryce and Brianna Vaught of Chandler, AZ and Hannah and Henry Schuster of Westfield, IN; he was also survived by special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith Langendorfer.
James was a switchman for Inland Steel and drove a bus for Portage Township Schools for many years.
He was a model train enthusiast and worked at the Carriage House in Hobart after retirement. He enjoyed working in and beautifying his yard.
James is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Barbara Langendorfer of Portage, IN; children, Lynn Vaught of Portage, IN; Randy (Carlos Rojas-Jara) Langendorfer of Costa Rica, Ron Langendorfer of Chesterton, IN and Jim (Carol) Langendorfer of Dunwood, GA; son-in-law, Al Vaught of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Marcia Guth of Chesterton, IN; grandchildren, Michelle Vaught of Chicago, IL, Steven (Maribel) Vaught of Chandler, AZ, Laura (Dan) Schuster of Westfield, IN, Bobby (Amanda) Langendorfer of Fredricksburg, VA and Tim Langendorfer of Athens, GA; great grandchildren, Bryce and Brianna Vaught of Chandler, AZ and Hannah and Henry Schuster of Westfield, IN; he was also survived by special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith Langendorfer.
James was a switchman for Inland Steel and drove a bus for Portage Township Schools for many years.
He was a model train enthusiast and worked at the Carriage House in Hobart after retirement. He enjoyed working in and beautifying his yard.
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