Langeman, Peter (1919-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 3 p. 27

Birth date: 1919 Sep 29

text of obituary:

PETER LANGEMAN

Peter Langeman of Kingsville, Ont. passed away Sept. 28 at age 80. In 1937, while living with his grandparents in Gladwyn, Mich., he received Christ at evangelistic services. In 1939 he was baptized and joined Leamington (Ont.) MB Church. In fall 1939 he attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School. He married Irene Berg. In 1954 he began Langeman's Welding Service, which later was incorporated as Langeman Manufacturing. He was well known in the community for his many inventions of farm and industrial machinery. He was awarded "Essex County Man of the Year" for his contributions to the agricultural community. He is remembered for his honesty and integrity in business, his generosity, his hugs and his love of family and friends. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by Irene; children Joan Dean and Gary, both of Kingsville, Beth Loewen of Leamington, Marjorie Friesen of Waterloo, Ont. and Robert of Leamington; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 1 brother.