William V. Langenkamp

William V. “Bill” Langenkamp age 73, of New Weston, Ohio died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 4, 1953 in Coldwater Ohio to the late Albert & Mary Catherine (Weitzel) Langenkamp. He married Sharon Schlater on September 17, 1976 in St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio. She survives in New Weston. He is also survived by children: Janet & Eric Belcher, Minster, Greg & Kate Langenkamp, Osgood, Renee & Al Rister, McCartyville, Denise & Ted Bergman, Minster, 17 grandchildren, siblings: Chuck & Jo Langenkamp Greenville, Ed & Michele Langenkamp, Australia, Jerry & Denise Langenkamp, Maria Stein, Linda & Rick Thobe, Maria Stein, Jack & Tammy Langenkamp, North Star, in-laws: Jane & Gary Smith, Versailles, Bob & Judy Schlater, St. Henry, Nick & Jane Schlater, Rossburg, Joe & Lynne Schlater, Versailles, Cindy & Randy Giere, Coldwater. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patricia & John Simmons. Bill was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star and a 1972 graduate of St. Henry High School. He was a lifelong farmer, worked at Superior Aluminum for 19 years and was a volunteer fire fighter for 30 years on the North Star Fire Department and served as Captain from 1997 to 2005. He dedicated his time serving others and loved teaching his children and grandchildren his love of farming. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 3 to 8 PM and at ST. LOUIS CHURCH on Tuesday, June 30 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Star Volunteer Fire Fighters. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.