Janice A. Langwig

LANGWIG, Pastor Janice A. "Jan"; of Waterford; born March 12, 1943 in Albany, New York to Walter and Ethel Lape; passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 81;

childhood sweetheart and wife of  60 years of Pastor Roy Langwig; mother of Lisa (Kurt) Klein, Cindy (Mike) Altes and Christine (Dennis) Odle; grandma of Kaylin (Nick) Hogan, Hannah (Kacy) Kinder, Sarah Klein, Rachel (Matthew Cook) Klein, Samantha (Jacob Nelson) Klein,

Veronica Klein, Daniel Klein, Joseph Klein, Rebekah Klein, Jonathan Altes, Kathryn Altes, Stephanie Brockner, Cody Brockner, Jordan Odle, Andrew (Miranda) Odle and Jacob Odle; also survived by 5 great grandchildren; sister of Bruce (Mary) Lape; preceded in death by her parents and her twin, Walter Lape; sister in law of the late Janice (Phil) Daigle and Paul Langwig; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jan's legacy began at an early age when she met the love of her life at their church. When Jan and Roy married, they began the adventure of a lifetime. In her late 20's, Jan experienced a life-transforming encounter with Jesus Christ. It propelled her to express her faith by caring for her family full time and participating in dynamic ministry in congregations in California, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and New Jersey.  When her children were grown, Jan earned her college degree and Master of Divinity.  She was ordained as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. She served with her husband Roy as co-pastors of First Presbyterian Church, Pontiac, MI for 11 years, retiring in 2011. Jan embodied her Christian faith in everyday life.  She was a powerful communicator of the good news of Jesus Christ, speaking words of encouragement and hope to everyone she met.  People admired Jan's integrity, spirit, and playfulness.  She will be deeply missed.

Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Tuesday, March 11th from 3:00pm-8:00pm.

Funeral Service will be on Jan's birthday: Wednesday, March 12th at 10:00am at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston with visiting beginning at 9:00am. Pastor Tom Hampton officiating.

Procession to Crescent Hills Cemetery, Waterford for committal prayers.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 99 Wayne Street, Pontiac 48342 or St. Joseph's Indian School , P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326

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