Henry Andrew LANGNER
1890 - 1942
Henry Andrew LANGNER was born 20 Nov 1890 in Troda, Posen, Poland,
firstborn son of
John and
Maryanna (MICHALAK)
LANGNER. They immigrated to the United States in 1893.
Henry and Frances LASZKIEWICZ were married 11 Sep 1911 in Cook
County, Illinois.
1910 Census
1920 Census
1930 Census
1940 Census
Hank and Frances had a family of seven children:
- Rosie was born 14 Sep 1911 and died 20 Sep 1911 in Cicero, Cook
County, Illinois.
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Mary
Helen was born 02 Jan 1913 in Cicero, Cook County, Illinois. She married
Frank John HAVLICEK, who was born 05 Oct 1908 in Chicago. They had at
least one child, a daughter, Barbara, who was born 02 Jul 1938 in
Cicero. Mary died Sep 1979 in Pima County, Arizona. Frank died 19 Aug
1980 in Cook County, Illinois, and was buried beside his wife in Holy
Hope Cemetery in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.
- Andrzej died in infancy 26 Oct 1915 in Cicero, Cook County,
Illinois.
- Marcella F. was born 05 Mar 1917 in Cook County. She married William
J GUMINSKI Apr 1941 in Cicero.
- Robert Richard was born 27 Aug 1921 in Cicero, Cook County,
Illinois. Bob had 4 years of high school. He was semi-skilled in machine
shop and related occupations when he enlisted in Air Corps 28 Feb 1943
in Texas, San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center.
He
was shot down over Germany. The Nazis took him to the initial
interrogation room and asked him, 'What is your name?' He said,
'Langner.' Because that is a German name, they asked him, 'Why are you
fighting your countrymen?' Next, the Nazis asked, 'Where are you from?'
When Bob answered, 'Cicero,' all the guards around him stepped forward
and cocked their machine guns. They were afraid everyone from Cicero was
a dangerous gangster. He spent about a year or so in the prisoner of war
camp. He came back home after being released when the war was over. His
picture was published in the local Cicero Life newspaper. He was
pictured in his bunk rack. Bob recovered and was in good shape.
"LANGNER, Robert R., died peacefully on June 15, 2007 after a long
struggle with complications from a stroke he received on June 1, 2004.
He was born August 27, 1921 in Cicero, Illinois. He and his family moved
to Norwalk, Connecticut in 1961. After retiring as a tool and die maker,
he and his wife moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1990. His favorite pastimes
were golfing, gardening, and reading. During World War II he was a
navigator on a B-17 assigned to the 94th Bomb Group, 331st Squadron. On
a mission over France on August 13, 1944 his plane was shot down and he
was captured by the Germans. He, along with other prisoners, were
transported by railway boxcar to StalagLuft 1 in Barth, Germany where he
remained for approximately one year. He leaves behind his devoted wife
of sixty-one years, Virginia; his son, Bob and his wife, Jackie of
Tucson; his other son, Mike and his wife, Marti of Springfield, Oregon;
two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family wishes to
offer special thanks to Villa Campana Health Care Center and their
wonderful staff. The family also wishes that contributions be given in
his name to the Veterans' group of their choice. Private services will
be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E.
Broadway, Tucson." Arizona Daily Star, The (Tucson, AZ) June 19, 2007
- Arthur E. was born 14 Sep 1924 in Cicero.
"Arthur E. Langner, 85
beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Frydrych, loving father of Karl
Langner and Joyce (Elkin) Rueben; dear grandfather of Eric Hunter
Rueben; fond brother of Marcie (late William) Guminski; preceded in
death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday Feb. 3, 9:30
a.m. from Suburban Family Funeral Home, 5940 W. 35th. St. (corner of
35th. St. & Austin) Cicero to St. Pius X Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment
Resurrection Cemetery." 01 Feb 2010 Chicago Tribune
- Sylvia Patricia was born 26 Dec 1927 in Cicero. She was single,
living at 3536 S. 53rd Ct., Cicero, and working as an accountant when
she died 01 Dec 1989. She was buried in Resurrection Cemetery in
Justice, Cook County, Illinois.
Henry was a witness when brother-in-law John PIASECKI applied for
citizenship. Hank's address was 3015 S. 48th Court, Cicero. Citizenship was
granted to John in 1923.
Henry was one of three Cicero Town Councilmen. He was Superintendent of
Schools from 1928 through 1932. His first day on the job the syndicate left
$2,500 dollars in an envelope on his desk. He was told he could accept the
money and look the other way when certain things happened, or he could
refuse the money and accidents would surely happen to his wife and children.
He kept the money.
Henry Andrew LANGNER died 28 Mar 1942, in Cicero, Cook County, Illinois.
Hank was laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Cook County,
Illinois.
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Mary
Helen was born 02 Jan 1913 in Cicero, Cook County, Illinois. She married
Frank John HAVLICEK, who was born 05 Oct 1908 in Chicago. They had at
least one child, a daughter, Barbara, who was born 02 Jul 1938 in
Cicero. Mary died Sep 1979 in Pima County, Arizona. Frank died 19 Aug
1980 in Cook County, Illinois, and was buried beside his wife in Holy
Hope Cemetery in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.
He
was shot down over Germany. The Nazis took him to the initial
interrogation room and asked him, 'What is your name?' He said,
'Langner.' Because that is a German name, they asked him, 'Why are you
fighting your countrymen?' Next, the Nazis asked, 'Where are you from?'
When Bob answered, 'Cicero,' all the guards around him stepped forward
and cocked their machine guns. They were afraid everyone from Cicero was
a dangerous gangster. He spent about a year or so in the prisoner of war
camp. He came back home after being released when the war was over. His
picture was published in the local Cicero Life newspaper. He was
pictured in his bunk rack. Bob recovered and was in good shape.