Charles R. Langdon
January 15, 1945 — October 28, 2013
Charles R. "Chuck" Langdon, age 68, of Van Wert, died at 2:29 PM Monday, October 28, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born Jan. 15, 1945, in Van Wert the son of Robert and Alice (Sells) Langdon who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children Jodi (Brian) and Kristina (Chris). His Grandchildren Trevor (Shannan) Wilson of San Diego, CA- Tyler Wilson of Paulding- Alexandra Gorman, Gracelyn Gorman, Anna Gorman, and Madison Gorman, all of Van Wert- Brother Richard Langdon of New Jersey. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Whitcraft.
He was formerly employed by the City of Van Wert as a City Police Officer and then in the Engineering Department as a traffic control officer and building inspector. Following his retirement from the City of Van Wert he was employed by Westwood Behavioral Health Center.
He was a member of the Jennings Road Church of Christ, Van Wert Lodge 62 Fraternal Order of Police, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1197, Van Wert Co. Historical Society, and many railroading organizations. He loved the railroads and was an avid collector of model trains and all types of railroad memorabilia. He enjoyed traveling to wherever the trains ran just to watch.
Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Brickner Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Bevington officiating. At a later date he will be laid to rest at his beloved Thurmond, West Virgina.
There will be no calling prior to service.
Preferred Memorials are to the Van Wert Co. Historical Society or the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.