WICHITA — Harold Lee Langrehr, 87, passed away Oct. 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Wichita, Kan. He was born on Oct. 14, 1938, in Great Bend, Kan., to Henry and Glenda (Panning) Langrehr. On Feb. 26, 1959, he married Virginia Kiger at the First Christian Church in Great Bend.

Prior to living in Wichita for the past 11 years, Harold was a resident of Great Bend. He graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1956, and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Upon discharge, he worked as a roughneck in the oilfield, later becoming the director of sales for Parrish Motors, then went on to work at American State Bank, retiring as the Vice President and Loan Officer, as well as a real estate agent for John Jaco. 

Harold was a member of First Christian Church of Great Bend and Central Community Church of Wichita. He was involved with Kiwanis Club, Elks, and American Legion Post #180. Harold loved sports his entire life, from being part of the GBHS 1955 State Champion Baseball Team, playing football, tennis and bowling, to watching baseball and basketball. He also loved hunting and fishing. Harold most cherished spending time with friends and family, specifically his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years; daughter, Jennifer Webster and husband Mitch of Maize; son, Jeff Langrehr and wife Sherry of Raymore, Mo.; five grandchildren, Rebecca Pringle and husband Scott of Wichita, Katie Hartz and husband Chance of Ft. Worth, Texas; Conner Langrehr of San Diego, Calif., McKenna Bush and husband Ryan of Boston, Mass., and Brooks Langrehr of Raymore, Mo.; eight great grandchildren, Adelynn Parr, Amelia Parr, Jack Pringle, Lily Pringle, Paxton Hartz, Andi Hartz, Cooper Hartz, and Collin Bush; sister-in-law, Kathryn Langrehr of Maize; and numerous, beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry Langrehr and Jim Langrehr; and sisters, Patty Jo Schultz, Fern Nolte and husband James, and Thelma Steincamp and husband Cug.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at First Christian Church, with Reverend William Johnson presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, with family receiving guests from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to First Christian Church or GBRC Foundation for improvements at Jim Langrehr Memorial Field, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd. 

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 16, 2025