March 23, 1953 - June 18, 2018
Edwin J. Langebartel Obituary Edwin Langebartel, 65, died at 1235 am, Monday, June 18, 2018 at Hospice of Spokane - Hospice House South, Spokane. Ed was born March 23, 1953 in Urbana, IL to Ray and Theodora Langebartel. He married Bernice Hadaller on July 2, 1984 in Seattle, WA. B preceded him in death in September 2016. Ed graduated from Champaign Central High School in 1971, then proceeded to attend Southern Illinois University until 1974, studying Engineering Mechanics and Materials. He moved to Seattle, WA in 1978 and attended University of Washington from 1978-1981, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and the National Engineering Honor Society. Ed worked as a Mechanical Engineer from 1974 until his diagnosis of lung cancer in March, 2018. He spent the majority of his years working at Coffman Engineers, Inc, working up to Senior Discipline Engineer. He was recognized by ASHRAE with the 2005-2006 Chapter and Regional Awards for 1st Place Health Care Facilities for his work on the St. Charles Medical Center Utility Plant. Edwin was passionate about music, playing cello in his early years and jazz guitar throughout his life. He was composing his own artist album, and had an eye and ear for artistic talent. Ed enjoyed light hikes with his children and dogs, and had adopted a young rescue named Blitz, who had become his best buddy over the past couple of years. Edwin is survived by daughters Elsa Langebartel of Las Vegas, NV and Amelia Langebartel of Seattle, WA, son Kelby Langebartel of Spokane, WA, brother Eric Langebartel of Oak Park, IL, and sister Linnea Langebartel of Salem, OR. Services will be held July 14, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Heritage Funeral Home in Spokane, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. . � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Edwin, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JUN 18