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OBITUARY

Harrison John Langeler

October 6, 2021
Harrison John Langeler, of Salisbury, passed and on various committees.
peacefully on October 6, 2021 at home in the He is survived by his children, Lisa L. Dashiell
company of family. He was born in Salisbury, MD on (Terry), Julie L. Vogl (Tom), Greg Langeler (Sarah);
July 22, 1932 to his late parents, Eunice Harrison and six grandchildren, Olivia Bedwell (Jimmy), Andrew
John Langeler. H. Vogl (Caitlyn), Sydney Duenas (Michael), Blaire

Harrison attended kindergarten in Mrs. Herold’s Langeler, Gerrit Dashiell (Ragen), and Cameron
home, the Campus School and was in the first class Langeler; two great-grandsons, Camden Bedwell
to attend a twelfth year at Wicomico High School. and Harrison Vogl; cousin, Diane Langeler; and
Following high school, he graduated from Colgate numerous extended family.
University with a degree in Botany. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death

He married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia by his sisters, Henrieka McMullin, Betsy Keith; and
Downes, in 1954. Following his service in the US grandson, Will Dashiell.
Army, he co-founded Chesapeake Nurseries where He will be greatly missed by his family, longtime
he would say, “He never worked a day” because he friends, Dr. Nevins Todd, Sylvia and Bill Mears, special
loved it so much. friend, Alda Owens, and many others too numerous
Throughout his life, he enjoyed time with his children, to mention. Even in his final days, his humor, love of
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, teaching nature, and unabiding faith were constant.
them to body surf, ski, seeing the wonder of simple A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October
things and the thrill of adventure. He never missed 8, 2021 at 11:00AM at Wicomico Presbyterian Church,
their sporting events, school ceremonies or anything 129 Broad Street, Salisbury, MD 21801. Family will
of importance to them. receive guests 1-hour prior from 10:00AM-11:00AM.

To know him was to love him. He made time for Services will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Maggie Gillespie.
everyone, whether you were family, a friend, or There will be a time of continued fellowship and
a complete stranger. Harrison was genuinely refreshment immediately following the service.
interested in other people. He was a true example of In lieu of flowers, those desiring, please contribute to
God’s child. He was a lifetime member of Wicomico your favorite charity.
Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder

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