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Elmer J. Langhals, 84, of Columbus Grove, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital. He was born August 21, 1940, to the late Carl and Veronica (Schroeder) Langhals. On October 26, 1963, he married Kathleen Hoffman, who preceded him in death.
He retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima, after 36 years. For 52 years, from 1969-2021, he and Kathie owned and operated Rainbow Party Shop in Columbus Grove. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a member of VFW Post 9648, Columbus Grove, American Legion Post 516, Columbus Grove, UAW Union 1219, Knights of Columbus and a previous member of St. Anthony's Advisory Council. Elmer enjoyed watching sports, especially the Indians/Guardians, Cavaliers, Browns and Columbus Grove Bulldogs. He liked traveling and going to his grandchildren's events.
He is survived by his children, Pam Langhals, Paul (Sandy) Langhals, Paula (Mike) Parish, Pete Langhals, Chris (Mike) Grigsby, and Cindy (Aaron) Stechschulte; grandchildren, Brett (Payton), Ashley (Dash), Lindsay (Clayton), Breanne, Jerry (Alysa), Brandon (Chassidy), Elizabeth, Hannah (Matt), Jacob, Rob, Roy, Daisy, Autumn and Ariel; great-grandchildren, Wayne, Reghan, Ridge, Jace, Jesse and Brooks; siblings, Ruth Wilson, Pat Neils, Ken (Diane) Langhals, Alvie (Deb) Langhals, Henry (Beth) Langhals, Julie (Lou) Balkany, and Kelly (Larry) Anderson.
He is also preceded in death by son, Patrick Langhals and siblings, Jim Langhals and Sister Marie Langhals.
Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Columbus Grove, with the Rev. David Ritchie officiating, with visitation one hour prior at Hartman-Rousculp Community Funeral Home, 10879 SR OH-12, Columbus Grove. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2025, at Hartman-Rousculp Community Funeral Home with a rosary service to follow. Burial at St. Anthony Cemetery with military honors.
Preferred memorials to St. Anthony Endowment Fund.
To share online condolences with family please visit www.hartmanfunerals.com.
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Betty
July 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss? Elmer will surely be missed!! You´re all in my thoughts and prayers! You have my deepest condolences and sympathy!!! God got another angel fly high like that amazing angel that you are!!!
Nancy Thorburn
July 30, 2025
I send my sympathy to all of you. May your father rest in peace.
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