Peter Jeffrey Langen passed away in Glasgow, Montana, on November 21, 2021, after many years of enduring health complications resulting from diabetes.
He was born May 17th, 1955, in Glasgow, Montana, graduated from Glasgow High School in 1973 and went on to attend the University of Montana where he obtained a B.A. Degree in Geology. Pete was the family expert in audio equipment and entertainment systems, and while at U of M, he became involved in providing live sound and lighting support for entertainers that visited the university. Pete became fascinated with cartography and computer mapmaking and worked for many years both with the State of Montana Library and as a consultant in such capacities. Highlights of this time were his visits to Siberia to teach his computer mapmaking skills to various scientists, including those involved in protection of the endangered Siberian tiger. Peter had a deep appreciation for fine art, music, and literature, and populated his surroundings with as much representation of these values as possible. He greatly enjoyed foreign travel and made numerous long trips abroad. Having grown up in a railroad town, he was a long-time train enthusiast and everywhere he lived he had model trains chugging around the room. Other interests included photography, scuba diving and kayaking. He was an excellent conversationalist, a consummate storyteller, and an enthusiast of all that is rich in life and humanity. He will be sorely missed by his family and his many longtime friends.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Kathryn Louise (Kitty Lou) Langen. He leaves behind his brothers, John Langen (Gail) and Eric Langen; his sister, Susan Zieg (Jerry), and numerous nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.
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Nancy Lierow says
I didn’t get to know Peter very well but enjoyed the visits we did have out at the Pines. He also hosted Bill and I and some other friends at his cabin one evening and we had a delicious meal! Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Nancy
Dena Burt says
Pate was a dear man. We were lucky to have reconnected and had many good visits at his Pines cabin or mine. It was fun to share old high school memories and converse about many other topics. He had such a very interesting life. Loved his story about the” bat “problem at his mother mother’s cabin. It ended with just the smoke alarm battery beeping. Just loved his mind and humor. I will miss our times together. It is so very difficult to lose the baby of the family. My heart is with his family.
Sincerely,
Dena Clowes Burt.
Debby Cornwell says
So sorry for your loss.
Cherie Lowry says
I was so saddened of hearing about Pete’s passing. We spent many hours through the school years during band practice and performances. Pete had a quick wit and was always there with a smile or a joke. I’m sure that he was a great geologist. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
In empathy,
Cherie (Rice) Lowry
kelley gililland says
I was friends with Pete a long time ago. We travelled Europe together in 2000 with zero plans or intentions we just went and did what ever looked fun in the moment. From Paris to Rome by train. We lost contact over the years and I just learned of his passing when I was trying to reconnect with him. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great man and friend and I will cherish our European vacation more dearly now. From clubbing to wandering the old grave yards and Jim Morrisons grave site to the catacombs, the Eiffel Tower, to Germany and Dachau to Rome was the time of my life. RIP friend