He was born Aug. 2, 1928, in the town of Polk to the late William and Alice (Becker) Langenecker and was raised in Slinger where he attended St. Peter's Catholic School.

He later served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

After returning to the Slinger/Hartford area, Bill was self-employed as owner/operator of Kettle Inn in Slinger.

Later he was self-employed as an interstate truck driver for over 25 years.

Survivors include William Ivan (Kay) Langenecker of Campbellsport; a granddaughter, Margaret Ann Langenecker of Campbellsport; a very special friend, Kathleen R. Olinske of Hartford; other relatives and friends.

He was a member of the American Legion Post of Allenton and a past member of St. Peter's Catholic Church of Slinger.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Phillip Funeral Home, Slinger.

Father Robert J. Bales will officiate, and interment will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of services.