Obit: Langiewicz, Richard J. #2 (1932 - 2019)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Felix, Freese, Gerzic, Gruba, Harder, Langiewicz, Lato, Markowski, Mertens, Peloquin, Peterson, Ramberg, Rhode, Rixford, Rogalski, Schneider, Schunk, Streit, Thielke

----Source: The Plombon Funeral Home (Stanley, WI) 4/04/2019

Langiewicz, Richard J. “Rich” (7 JUN 1932 - 30 MAR 2019)

Richard J. “Rich” Langiewicz, 86 of Stanley, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 30, 2019 at home. He was born on June 7, 1932 in Thorp the son of the late Alex and Eva (Rogalski) Langiewicz.

Rich grew up attending Eidsvold grade school and then joined the Army in 1953. After his discharge he married Virginia “Bunny” Markowski on August 23, 1955 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church-Stanley.

The couple farmed by Greenwood for a time and Rich and his brother ran a Gas Station in Greenwood. The family then moved to Minneapolis where Rich worked for Continental Bakery. In 1971 they moved to Stanley where they owned/operated Rich and Bunny’s Tavern. The couple also owned supper clubs; the Harmony House-Stanley and Hidden Haven-Thorp.

Rich was the love of Bunny’s life. He was a fun and loving father and grandfather. He was a talented bartender well known for his old fashioneds. A few of the things he most enjoyed were fishing, gardening, having camp fires, and spending time with his dog, Pierre. There are so many memories that will be forever cherished.

Rich is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bunny of Stanley, their children, Denise (Dick) Schneider of Waddell, AZ, Tamara (Bill) Peloquin of Boyd, Richard Langiewicz, Jr. and Kerry (Jane) Langiewicz both of Stanley and Michele (Bill) Thielke of Birchwood, 13 grandchildren, Jennifer (Dennis) Gruba, Jeffrey Streit, Joseph (Patz) Streit, Rachel (Anel) Gerzic, Heather Langiewicz, Colton Langiewicz, Sara (Mack) Schunk, Nicole Langiewicz, Josh (Brittney)
Langiewicz, Kelsey Langiewicz, Michael Mertens, Kelly Mertens and Kurtis Thielke, 11 great grandchildren, McKayla, Jeffrey, Zoey, Ela, Landon, Sydney, Addison, Harper, Haven, Ivy and Hazel and two sisters, Joanne (Roger) Freese of Withee and Audrey Peterson of Stanley.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Alex, Valentine “Willie”, and Adam and his sisters, Delores Ramberg, Eve Rixford, Clarese Rhode, Henrietta Harder and Leona Lato.

A funeral mass will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church-Stanley with Father William Felix officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday at the Plombon Funeral Home with a 7:30 PM Rosary and one hour prior to services Wednesday morning at the funeral home.