Hans Adolf Langmaack

April 2, 1930 - May 21, 2020

Hans Adolf Langmaack, 90 of Charlotte, an outgoing man liked by many, who loved being a farmer, died May 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Hans had very strong German roots, as his parents immigrated to the United States in the early 1920’s. Hans was born April 2, 1930 in Charlotte to Hans Detleif and Wilhelmina (Muhs) Langmaack. He was a Farm Bureau member for over 65 years and a member of both 4-H and FFA in his youth, earning the State FFA Star Farmer degree. He couldn’t have been prouder watching his children and grandchildren as they grew and joined 4-H and FFA, allowing him the joy of attending the fair and watching them compete. Hans held several jobs over the years, mostly related to agriculture. He began his career as a milk tester for Michigan Agricultural College (MSU) followed by a stint as a driver for Zeeland hatchery in Charlotte. He then transitioned to AE Hoover for a short time before he and his wife Pat purchased their farm in 1956. Hans milked cows at their Chester township farm even after he was able to fulfill a dream by purchasing his own livestock trucking business in 1976. He enjoyed operating his business for over thirty years, earning the 4-H Emerald award for trucking 4-H animals at no charge all those years. Thursday night “farmer suppers” were a joy to both Hans and Pat, giving them a chance to visit with friends but his biggest joy in life was watching his children and grandchildren grow into good people and great parents. Hans is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia; children, Peggy (Michael) Papoi, Robert (Debbie) Langmaack, Karl (Kendra) Langmaack, Chris (Kristina) Langmaack; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Amy Hettinger; and sister, Ingrid (Joe) Iauch. Due to current quarantine and sheltering guidelines, graveside services are limited to immediate family and invited guests only on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Webcasting of the service will take place so you may watch it from any computer smartphone or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Hans’ tribute and then click on Photos & Vides from your computer (or Media from your smartphone). Just prior to the beginning of the service, a link will appear on this page to watch the webcast, and it will be available to watch later as well. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton County Fair Red Barn restoration project c/o Eaton Ag Society P.O. Box 38 Charlotte, MI 48813. The family would like to thank Residential Health Care and Dr. Ted Coy M.D. and staff for their exceptional care and compassion. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Hans on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com.