Kenneth Langenderfer

Kenneth Langenderfer of Richfield Center, Ohio passed away February 1st, 2025 at The Grove at Oakleaf Village in Toledo, Ohio. Ken was born December 6th, 1933 in Berkey, Ohio to Omer and Minnie (Buckenmeyer) Langenderfer. He graduated from Metamora High School in 1952 and served in Korea with the US Army until 1955. He married Ruth Creque on April 18, 1953 and they enjoyed over 72 years together.

Ken was the owner of Ken Langenderfer Builders for over 40 years. He built over 100 houses in the Toledo area. He enjoyed hunting pheasants, traveling to South Dakota every year with a large group of friends. For over 50 years he played in the “Card Club”, a monthly rotating card game with close friends. He loved tending his large garden, where tomatoes were his specialty. Growing up on the family farm was a source of frequent memories; when he was 8 years old, he learned about the Pearl Harbor attack while listening to the barn radio while milking the cows.

 He is survived by his wife Ruth (Sally Creque), children Lisa (Lou) Belle of Jeffersonville, NY, Philip Langenderfer (Palak) of Downers Grove, IL, grandchildren Nate, Tej and Quinn Langenderfer, sister Elaine Langenderfer, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Clifford Langenderfer (Nelda) both deceased, Harold Langenderfer (Joan) both deceased, sisters Jean Simon (Mac) both deceased, June King, (former spouse Jim) both deceased, and Kathryn (Kitty) Donahue (Bob) both deceased.

Visitation will be Friday February 7th, 2025 at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main, Sylvania, Ohio, from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10 AM at Immaculate Conception Church (Holy Trinity) Raabs Corners, with burial following. A lunch will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Assumption, Ohio, following the burial.

 The family wishes to thank his special nurse Carrie Smith of Berkey, and the staff of the Lakes of Sylvania and The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Sylvania for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity Parish, or the Toledo Humane Society.
 

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