Adolph Langenfeld 37 born abt 1893 Wisconsin
Olive 34 born abt 1896 Wisconsin
Robert 9 born abt 1921 Wisconsin
Howard 7 born abt 1923 Wisconsin
Delores 2 8/12 born abt 1927 Wisconsin
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Adolph L. Langenfeld, 98 of 1825 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died at his home July 12, 1991
Langenfeld was born on the homestead farm near Marytown Jan. 27, 1893 to John and Theresa Brost Langenfeld. He lived in Marytown, until moving to New Holstein in 1920. He was educated at St. Mary’s parochial School, Marytown, through the 7th grade. He attended Cream City Business College, Milwaukee for six months in 1913.
Langenfeld was married to Olive Heus, Nov. 29, 1917 at St. Mary’s Church, Marytown. She died in 1981.
Survivors are two sons, Robert (Pauline) of New Holstein and Howard (Lou Ann), Route 2, New Holstein; one daughter, Mrs. Greg (Dolores) Pauly, also of this city; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Rev. Dr. Nicholas, of New York City, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Feldner of Milwaukee. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Langenfeld served overseas as a company clerk in the 86th Blackhawk army division of World War I. Returning to New Holstein he started a General Motors auto and truck agency; the Langenfeld Oil Company; Sno Flyers Corporation, manufacturing a vehicle equipped with skis and caterpillar tracks, supplying a “Snow Flyer” to explorer Admiral Richard F. Byrd for his Antarctic expedition. Established the Lanco Fox & Fur Farm, changing the name to Associated Fur Farms in 1928.
In 1938, he started the Three Dimension Corporation, later moved to Chicago, to manufacture three-dimensional slide projectors. In 1948, the A. L. Langenfeld Co., was formed, manufacturing Flexiclogs, bumper pool and poker tables.
In 1964 he was named New Holstein’s Man of the Year.
Mr. Langenfeld was active in business and community affairs. He was a charter member of the New Holstein Kiwanis Club and the New Holstein and Calumet County Historical Society; a member of the Calumet Club and Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society.
Langenfeld, the near centenarian, found much to keep himself busy and productive through the years. He will be dearly missed by his family, his friends and his community.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Rev. Msgr. Peter Klauck officiated, with burial in the parish cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal – July 18, 1991
From FAG Contributor: Rose Mohnsam
Adolph Langenfeld 37 born abt 1893 Wisconsin
Olive 34 born abt 1896 Wisconsin
Robert 9 born abt 1921 Wisconsin
Howard 7 born abt 1923 Wisconsin
Delores 2 8/12 born abt 1927 Wisconsin
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Adolph L. Langenfeld, 98 of 1825 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died at his home July 12, 1991
Langenfeld was born on the homestead farm near Marytown Jan. 27, 1893 to John and Theresa Brost Langenfeld. He lived in Marytown, until moving to New Holstein in 1920. He was educated at St. Mary’s parochial School, Marytown, through the 7th grade. He attended Cream City Business College, Milwaukee for six months in 1913.
Langenfeld was married to Olive Heus, Nov. 29, 1917 at St. Mary’s Church, Marytown. She died in 1981.
Survivors are two sons, Robert (Pauline) of New Holstein and Howard (Lou Ann), Route 2, New Holstein; one daughter, Mrs. Greg (Dolores) Pauly, also of this city; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Rev. Dr. Nicholas, of New York City, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Feldner of Milwaukee. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Langenfeld served overseas as a company clerk in the 86th Blackhawk army division of World War I. Returning to New Holstein he started a General Motors auto and truck agency; the Langenfeld Oil Company; Sno Flyers Corporation, manufacturing a vehicle equipped with skis and caterpillar tracks, supplying a “Snow Flyer” to explorer Admiral Richard F. Byrd for his Antarctic expedition. Established the Lanco Fox & Fur Farm, changing the name to Associated Fur Farms in 1928.
In 1938, he started the Three Dimension Corporation, later moved to Chicago, to manufacture three-dimensional slide projectors. In 1948, the A. L. Langenfeld Co., was formed, manufacturing Flexiclogs, bumper pool and poker tables.
In 1964 he was named New Holstein’s Man of the Year.
Mr. Langenfeld was active in business and community affairs. He was a charter member of the New Holstein Kiwanis Club and the New Holstein and Calumet County Historical Society; a member of the Calumet Club and Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society.
Langenfeld, the near centenarian, found much to keep himself busy and productive through the years. He will be dearly missed by his family, his friends and his community.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Rev. Msgr. Peter Klauck officiated, with burial in the parish cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal – July 18, 1991
From FAG Contributor: Rose Mohnsam
Family Members
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Michael Langenfeld
1891–1966
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Barbara Langenfeld Halbach
1894–1979
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Otillia Catherine "Tillie" Langenfeld Roegner
1896–1986
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Alvina Langenfeld
1897–1947
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Paul W Langenfeld
1899–1964
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Rev Nicholas John Langenfeld
1901–1994
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Rosa Juliana Langenfeld Feldner
1902–1995
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Estelle Langenfeld Wilberscheid
1904–1973
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Edward P Langenfeld
1910–1989
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