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VINCENT ‘B’ LANGNER

Vincent “B” Langner, a longtime resident of Williamsburg, age 92, passed away peacefully at Bayside of Poquoson on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Born July 19, 1928 and raised on a farm in Holdingford, Minnesota, to the late John and Frances Langner and the last of 15 siblings. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a WWII veteran. He was last of the Horse Marines while stationed at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, and was honorably discharged. He retired as a dedicated firefighter after 34 years from Camp Peary. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Kellum Langner; son, Clements G. Langner, better known by his dad as “Rip,” as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family friends and neighbors. He had a special place in his heart for Patsy B. The family received friends at Hogg Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, from 3-4 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks were required for entry and social distancing was mandatory. A graveside service conducted by Pastor Louise Carlton was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Rosewell Memorial Gardens Cemetery. We would like to express a special thank you to the staff, doctors, nurses and caregivers in the care and comforting of our loved one at Bayside of Poquoson and Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News. May God bless each of you in a special way. In memory of Mr. Langner, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 267, Hayes, Va. 23072. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.