Wolf G. Langer

December 26, 1921 - May 15, 2018

Wolfgang G. Langer, 96, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born on December 26, 1921 in Leipzig, Germany. Wolf was a German soldier. While fighting for Germany during WWII he was captured and became a prisoner of war. He was taken to Colorado where he remained prisoner for 2 years. After being released he worked for the United States Army as a machinist and translator. Wolf retired to Florida in 1988. He loved playing tennis with his wife and competed in many senior tournaments. Survivors include his loving wife Hildegard Langer; son Rolf Langer; daughter Ingrid Langer; nephew Terry Peters (Fran Donze); and granddaughter Nicole Langer. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife Ursula Langer (nee Bitzer). A gathering will be held from 10-11 am on Saturday, May 26, 2018 with a celebration of life to follow at 11 am, located at Page-Theus Funeral Home Chapel, 914 W. Main St., Leesburg, FL 34748. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Cornerstone Hospice, https://donate.cshospice.org/. Online condolences may be sent at pagetheusfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the care of Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.