Kenneth P. Langmo

Obituary

Kenneth Parks Langmo was born on January 6, 1929, in Byron, Minnesota. He was the son of Kenneth Sr. and Vivian Sarah (Parks) Langmo. Kenneth was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his faith as a youth at the Methodist Church in Byron, Minnesota. He received his education in St. Peter, Minnesota and was a graduate of St. Peter High School, with the class of 1948.

Kenneth entered active military service in the United States Army on January 16, 1951, in St. Peter, Minnesota, and served his country during the Korean War as a Foreman. He received an Honorable Discharge on September 29, 1952, at Camp Carson in Colorado, receiving a Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star and a United Nations Service Medal and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. On November 24, 1953, Kenneth entered in the United States Army National Guard in St. Peter, Minnesota. While serving on the National Guard, Kenneth was a bus driver until he was honorably discharged on November 23, 1954, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class.

On March 7, 1953, Kenneth was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Swenson at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter. This marriage was blessed with six children, Debbie, Linda, Larry, Patti, Pam, and Mark. Kenneth and Virginia “Ginny” resided in St. Peter, Darwin, Grove City, and Bird Island, Minnesota, until making their home in the Litchfield area in 1983. They shared 66 years of marriage together.

Kenneth was a farmer and he loved to drive, which he also made a career out of. He always found a “shortcut” when he was driving. He retired from his farming and driving career in 1991. Kenneth was a member of the United Methodist Church in Litchfield. He was also a member of the VFW Post 2818.

Kenneth loved to talk to people and could socialize with absolutely anyone! He was known as “Mr. Fantastic” because he was always “fantastic” whenever asked. He enjoyed driving around the country, word search puzzles, and Polka music. He especially enjoyed his time spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends.

Kenneth passed away on November 12, 2019, at his home in Litchfield, at the age of 90 years. Blessed be his memory.

Kenneth is survived by his:
Wife, Virginia “Ginny” Ann Langmo of Litchfield, MN;
Children, Linda Langmo of Litchfield, MN,
                  Larry Langmo of Springfield, MN,
                  Patti Laidlaw of Litchfield, MN,
                  Pam Ellwanger and her husband, Bill, of LaFeria, TX,
                  Mark Langmo and his wife, Nan, of Pelican Rapids, MN;
Grandchildren, Sadi Laidlaw and her fiancé, Randy Seaman, of Belle Plaine, MN,
                           Jason Langmo and his wife, Katie, of Lakeside, CA,
                           Samantha Langmo and her fiancé, Gary Danielson, of Shakopee, MN,
                           Jared Laidlaw of Litchfield, MN,
                           Steven Langmo of Allentown, PA;
Great-grandchildren, Zachary Langmo, Brynleigh Langmo, Aubrey Danielson, Soren Danielson, Parker Laidlaw, Aliza Laidlaw, Brandon Arvidson, and Aksel Hansen;
Siblings, Carley Braband of Willmar, MN,
                James Langmo and his wife, Edna, of Willmar, MN;
Sister-in-law, Barbara Langmo of Litchfield, MN;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his Parents, Kenneth Sr. and Vivian Sarah Langmo; Daughter, Debbie Kay Langmo; Brother, Keith Langmo; and Brother-in-law, Martin Braband; Sister-in-law, Jean Langmo.

Memorials preferred to Virginia “Ginny” Langmo, 200 Holcombe Avenue North, Apartment 214, Litchfield, Minnesota 55355, Phone Number: 320-693-6067