By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Visitation:

    Sunday, March 23, 2025

    from 2:00 to 6:00 pm

    Monday, March 24, 202,

    from 8:00 to 9:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Mass of Christian Burial:

    Monday, March 24, 2025

    10:00 am

    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Brian J. Langhauser, 59, of Highland, IL, passed away on March 14, 2025, playing golf with his friends in the Ozarks.

    He was born on April 4, 1965, in Highland, IL, to Robert and Edna (Tebbe) Langhauser.  On November 10, 1995, he married Karin Foley at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Brian was the President of Langhauser Sheet Metal Co.  He belonged to Southern Illinois Sheet Metal Contractor Organization (SISCO), where he was a past President, served on multiple negotiation committees and held the position of Chairman of Industry Fund Secretary/Treasurer.  Former member of Jaycees, member of Optimist, Moose, Sportsman’s Club and Highland Country Club.  In college he was Captain of Illinois State University Rugby Team, Roxana Stallions and St. Louis Falcons.  He loved his Sunday morning golf with his buddies.  He also loved his time at Harbor Light Bay lake house spending time boating with his family and friends.  Brian enjoyed vacationing with family and friends, taking many trips.  His family came first with everything.  He was very proud of his sons and loved his wife and sons very much.

    He was preceded in death by his aunts, Anna Jean Timmermann and Dorothy Brown.

    Brian is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Karin Langhauser, Highland, IL; sons, Trevor J. Langhauser, Highland, IL, Trent W. Langhauser, Highland, IL; parents, Bob & Edna Langhauser, Highland, IL; sisters, Gina (Michael) Moon, Chandler, AZ, Amy (Michael) Cureton, Highland, IL; many beloved nieces and nephews; in laws, Peggy (Rick) Buechler, Michael (Pam) Foley, Danny Foley, John Foley, Chrissy Foley.

    Memorial Donations may be made to Highland Optimist Club or the Highland Moose Lodge #2479.

    Visitation: Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm and Monday, March 24, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Mass of Christian Burial:  Monday, March 24, 2025, 10:00 am, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Internment:  St. Joseph Cemetery, Highland, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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15 Condolences
 
  1. Glenn Hoyt / March 18, 2025 at 4:01 pm

    My fondest memories of Brian was his time spent at my Mom & Dad’s bar, Whippers. He was always there to help them out when someone would get out of hand. Secondly, playing golf was always a hoot with Brian in the group! He’s now at his spot at my Mom & Dad’s bar in Heaven and is making EVERY putt on the golf course in Heaven. He will be missed on Sundays at Twin Oaks.

  2. The Meissners -HLB / March 18, 2025 at 4:24 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to the family. May the memories give you comfort at this time.

  3. Hlb Family / March 18, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    Sending healing prayers and comfort during this difficult time. Brian will be missed. ….HLB Family

  4. Jackie Jackson / March 18, 2025 at 7:14 pm

    Brian was full of life all the time ! I am glad he got to pass on the golf course with some of his best friends ! ❤️.

  5. Dave and Debbie Hill / March 18, 2025 at 8:09 pm

    We have many fond memories of Brian on the many trips we took together for SISCO. He was always smiling and a barrel of fun and a gentleman too. We will hold our memories close and always remember his smile. Dave and Debbie

  6. Barb & R Joe Richter / March 18, 2025 at 9:17 pm

    Our sincere sympathy to the family of Brian. We are cousins to his parents. Wanting them to know we send our thoughts and prayers at this time of grief and sudden loss of their son Brian. Our two grandsons, Ryan Litteken and Kylre Fehrmann told us the were friends of Brian. They informed us of his death. Since we are in bad health and don’t get around well, we are unable to attend his funeral and we are sorry. May you all find peace to know Brian is there up above with all others of his family, Dorothy, Bud, Jerome and grandmother Mary.

  7. Daryl Riechmann / March 18, 2025 at 9:21 pm

    Lango was one of a kind! As generous and friendly as they get!! Had great times golfing, snow mobiling & just hanging out talking with him! God Bless his soul and all of his family! Thanks for the good times and memories Lango! You will be missed but never forgotten, my friend!
    🙏🏻❤️ ⛳️🍻
    Daryl “Rico” Riechmann

  8. Jeff & Angie Nason / March 19, 2025 at 9:19 am

    I called the office last week, and was greeted with, “Langhauser Sheet Metal”…. I said, “hey Brian….” and proceeded to keep talking…. the other end said, “no this is Trevor”. I told him he sounded JUST like his dad to which he laughed, “I get that all the time”. Our hearts ache for your family’s loss, and I know that nothing we can say will help relieve the pain you’re feeling but we sincerely pray for peace for all of you and hope that it’s the little things (like when I heard Brian’s voice instead of Trevor’s) that bring you comfort. Our deepest sympathy, Jeff & Angie Nason

  9. Terry Gerber / March 19, 2025 at 1:13 pm

    I have great memories of all of my time with Brian on Dealer Trips, especially golfing. I will miss his smile, laughter, sense of humor and friendship. He was one of the best customers I worked with. I pray the the great memories you have of Brian will sustain you during this time

  10. Kevin Thoele / March 19, 2025 at 3:06 pm

    The few times I got to spend around Brian were certainly enjoyable. What a great guy. Praying that the many fond memories will help you as God comforts you and gives you strength to get through this time.

  11. Scott and Sheryll Rider / March 19, 2025 at 3:24 pm

    Our sincere condolences to Karin, Trent and Trevor….also with Bob and Edna. Keep your memories close as they will help you all through this difficult time..Brian was definitely one of a kind and I know he will be greatly missed.

  12. Karen Schmidt / March 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    My deepest sympathies to you Karin. Praying for you 🙏❤️🙏

    Karen Schmidt.

  13. Tom and Wanda McCasland / March 20, 2025 at 6:03 am

    Langhauser family, our sincere sympathy on the passing of Brian. We have done business with your family for years. Always great service and great products. He will be greatly missed. Keep your memories close.

  14. Bob Belobraydic / March 20, 2025 at 10:06 am

    Deepest sympathy to all of the Langhauser family. I always enjoyed playing golf with Brian.

  15. Sharon Grapperhaus / March 21, 2025 at 10:38 am

    Brian loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest. He always had the best one liners, “I’m the total package”, “you want to take a shot at the champ” (he said this to my boys every time he saw them), “did you miss me”(honestly, my internal dialogue was always yes, of course, but I wouldn’t say that to him). But, yes, Brian, I miss your presence, voice and laugh tremendously.
    Brian had a soft and generous side. I have seen him cry openly for love for his family and friends many times. He wasn’t afraid to show his emotions and generosity when it came to those he cared most deeply about. Brian told me many of times he loved me, Mike, myself and our boys were like family to him and Karin. The feeling was mutual. We have shared many things like having our second sons on the same day, many vacations, boating, birthday celebrations, our kids mile stones and accomplishments, and just hanging out on the weekends. I don’t think there were many weekends where either Mike or I wouldn’t say, have you talked to Brian or Karin? What are they doing this weekend?
    I have many, many, many stories and fond memories of Brian, (man could he make me laugh) . My dear friend will be missed daily and his legacy will live on for a long time in the hearts and minds of those that knew and loved him.

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