Erick Lee Langer

Celebration of Life set below.

Erick Lee Langer, age 51, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away in his sleep on May 22, 2026. Erick was born on February 14, 1975 to Leon and Jane (Lilley) Langer. Erick attended Ellsworth High School and was very active in sports. He loved playing football and wrestling, and he graduated in 1993. Erick was a devoted uncle, brother and son, who was selfless, he always put other's needs over his own and family and friends came first.

Erick started work at a very young age, he use to help with the family business, "Langer's Transfer". When not helping with the family business, Erick had several jobs to fill his time. He worked on two dairy farms, Gold Mining and construction in Colorado, he helped manage Bar 30 in Antigo, while owning his own Langer's Bar. Served as Langlade County Tavern League President as well as he sat on the Pierce County Tavern League. Then Erick became the owner of E Corner, as well as he worked for Precision A.G. Service, Burnett Dairy Cady Cheese Store and Brenner's Overhead Doors. If there was any free time he would also help his friends with anything they needed help with.

Erick loved to travel, he has gone on several adventures to Mexico and to the Dominican Republic. Erick was always willing to travel for our family. He has attended weddings no matter where they are, has gone to every niece and nephew's graduation; even the one in Bahrain. There wasn't a family event that Erick wanted to miss, and he was always the one trying to keep the family connected.

Erick enjoyed spending time out in nature at the Rush River, riding his Harley on scenic roads, visiting good restraunts in the area and spending time at home grilling a good steak. Erick was also a big music fan; he always had a radio on at home and he loved to attend concerts with friends.

Above all, Erick was the kind of brother and friend you could tell anything to, knowing you would be met with understanding and maybe a small chuckle to lighten the mood. He was always willing to make the time, to make sure his family and friends were all Ok, and he preferred you both leaving the conversation with smiles.

Erick is survived by his brother Patrick (Susan) Langer; sister Ann (Lee) Leach; niece and nephews, Erika, Christopher, Kyle, Wyatt and Mason; great niece and nephews, Jack, Charley, Gino, Summer, Brooke, Brynlee, and Levi; as well as several other relatives and dear friends.

A Celebratory Toast remembering Erick will be held at 3PM, Wednesday, June 3rd at Langer's Bar; N5388 387th Street in Ellsworth. Please join us as we tell stories and remember the Erick we all loved. Private burial is in the St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to O'Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ellsworth. For more information or to share a memory, please visit www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com or call 715-273-4421.