Hazel Langer
April 21, 1944 ~ August 25, 2023
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Hazel M. Langer, 79, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Avera Gettysburg Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Grace Bible Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Aaron Garza presiding. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery. A prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, with visitation one-hour prior at the church.
Hazel Marie Marvin was born April 21, 1944, to Don and Mabel (Wallace) Marvin in Creighton, Nebraska. She was the youngest of 8 siblings.
Hazel graduated from Long Pine High School in 1962. She worked for a few short months as a nurse’s aide at Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Hazel and the love of her life, Duane, eloped on December 12, 1962, in Pierre, South Dakota. They immediately moved to New Jersey for 11 years where their son, John David, and daughter, Lora Lee, were born.
Duane and Hazel moved to Winner, South Dakota, in 1972. They owned the West Side Market in Winner for 16 years. They joined John and Jill at Langer’s Family Foods in Gettysburg in 1989.
She was active over the years volunteering for many organizations including being a Camp Fire Girl leader, a church youth group leader, running fundraisers, being a member of the General Federated Women’s Club, serving meals on holidays and being on various boards. She continued delivering meals on wheels until the end of her life.
She enjoyed trips to Hawaii with Duane, family, and friends. She loved music by Elvis Presley.
One of her favorite responsibilities in life was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was so very proud of all of them. Grandma’s rule was “You get to eat dessert with your supper.”
Hazel is survived by her son, John (Jill) of Gettysburg; daughter, Lora (Brad) Hazelrigg of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren: James (Jaymi), Megan Hazelrigg (Fiancé Alex Bennett), Justine (Aaron) Garza, Matthew (Samantha) Hazelrigg, Jacob (Brianna), and Joshua (Fiancée Kayla Koll); six great-grandchildren: Jackson, Ezra, Addie, Andrew, August, and Samuel; sisters: Dorothy Fredrickson and LaRayne (Doug) Halligan; and brother, Larry Marvin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; parents; sisters: Clara Mae and Darlene; and brothers: Kenneth and Ernest.
Memorials in Hazel’s honor may be directed to Go and Grow Ministries, 101 N High St, Gettysburg, SD 57442. (www.goandgrowministries.com)
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Hazel’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)
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A wonderful human being, not only was it a privilege to know her I was so lad she got to see me find Jesus and sober up
For all the Langer Family. Dave & I are so very sorry for your loss. ( Trisha & Jeff Jost Family )
I can not begin to put into words how much Hazel(Mrs. Langer) has meant to me! I have so many fond memories of days at your Winner home. Hazel taught me so many things that have stuck with me for 45 years! I even own 2 grocery stores now…with her advice and blessings! I was able to visit her at her Texas winter home once and the visit was amazing! Hazel touched a zillion people's lives and will never be forgotten! Thank you all for sharing a part of your wonderful mother with me!!
Lora, Brad, Megan, Matthew and Family, SO many prayers for you all and for eternal rest for your Mom/Grandma. We pray your memories and stories help bring smiles through your tears. Sending love
May the Lord God rest mom in eternal peace. Until we see each other in God's glory, shine in the way mom. We love you here in Africa especially Kenya. May the work you did through your contribution not be forgotten. More love shine in all the way.
Sending Hugs, Greetings of Aloha, Heartfelt Condolences,Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Langer Family & Ohana during this time of sorrow.
To (Mom) Hazel Langer ✝️
…Mahalo & Thank You for coming
into my life and Blessing me with your Love, joyful Smile & Spunky personality. Whenever You & (Dad) Duane would come to Hawaii on vacation, i would get a call from you saying you were in town, and lets meet up for lunch. The first time we met was over 25 years ago, in Waikiki (on the sidewalk of Kalakaua Ave.). I was just a street artist doing my thing,, creating my spray paintings. And you both introduced yourselves, we became instant friends and you treated me like I was your son from Hawaii.
Almost every year, when you would come for another visit you would buy quite a few of my paintings to add to your collection. Saying to me: im getting this painting for my granddaughter, or my grandson."
Your loving support of my Artworks was always greatly appreciated.
So many beautiful memories I will remember because of you. Like when you encouraged me to come visit you in South Dakota. You kept persistently inquiring when I was gonna come visit,…then a few years later, you SURPRISED me with plane tickets to go to your hometown, as a Special Guest to do my Art Shows @ the Grace Bible Church. …as well as a few other venues around town which you personally arranged. I had the time of my life, and met & made new friends with the most nicest folks in Gettysburg. S.D.
You & Dad Duane took me to see a few of the popular tourist attractions, such as The Corn Palace, The BADLANDS & the historic MOUNT RUSHMORE.
…OMG. .Ive always wanted to see it with my own eyes eversince i was a kid….and you turned my Dream into a Reality.
I can't Thank You both enough.
I know you must have had the biggest smile when you saw Duane, at the Pearly Gates of Heaven, waiting for you, holding a beautiful fresh White Pikaki lei, a Tubular Rose Lei, & Carnation Lei, to put around your neck (Hawaiian Style), along with a multitude of Heavens Angels, waiting for your arrival to be at the side of GOD our Almighty Father, Our LORD &; Savior Jesus Christ.
I will miss you so much and I will forever cherish the beautiful memories of your times we spent together.. Im crying "Tears Of Joy" as im writing this. You are and forever will my Guardian Earth Angel that cared about me, and right now im sending you LOVE & the biggest HUG. ❤ ❤ ❤
May your Soul Rest In Peace
and In Paradise.
HALLEJUAHHHHH….AMEN!!!
"Me Ke Aloha Pumehana"
which in Hawaiian translation means: "With the warmest of my Love & Aloha"
GOD BLESS YOU MOM HAZEL ✝️ ❤
Love and Aloha,
Always & Forever,
your adopted son from Hawaii,
❤Wayne
Lora, John and family: I just recently learned of your mom’s passing and I am so sorry. You may not remember me but your Mom was my Godmother. My mom and dad, Elaine and Warren, were good friends with your parents. We spent a lot of time visiting your family when you lived in NJ. I know my parents were sad when your parents moved. I will always remember your mom as being so kind and welcoming. Heaven has truly gained an angel. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.