OBITUARY: Evelyn "Myrtella" Langrock, Mitchell County, Iowa


[ St. Ansgar Enterprise Journal online --  Posted June 07, 2002 ]


                    Myrtella Langrock Funeral May 22

Evelyn "Myrtella" Langrock, 100, of Toeterville, died Friday May 17, 2002,
at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.  Funeral services were held
Wednesday May 22, 2002, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville,
with the Dr. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Interment was at the St. Peter
Cemetery in Toeterville.

Evelyn Myrtella (Sampson) Langrock was born on Feb. 16, 1902, on a farm in
Nevada Township next to the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, east of Lyle, MN.
The youngest of five children, born to Christopher and Anna (Torgeson)
Sampson, she was baptized on March 20, 1902, by Pastor Eggen.  On April 20,
1916, she was confirmed by Rev. Elmer Moe at the Six Mile Grove Lutheran
Church.  Her public school education was at the Pinehurst School and at
Lyle.  At an early age Myrtella began playing the piano and this talent
became an enjoyment for herself and others, her entire life.  When she
was 12 years old she played "The Wedding March" at her sister Bellena's
marriage to Newell Nelson, at the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church.

As a young adult she joined the Robertson Family Orchestra, as a piano player.
The band played in all the town dance halls in the area, including
Toeterville, Lyle, and Rose Creek.  On October 20, 1926, she was united in
marriage to Fred Daniel Langrock of Toeterville.  They made their home in
the Toeterville Community the rest of their lives.

When her children were in high school, playing in the St. Ansgar Band,
Myrtella, with the help of her children, organized the Toeterville Church
Band.  The band played marches by Sousa and others, and performed at mission
festivals and other church functions.  Myrtella always filled in the missing
band parts on the piano.  Besides the piano, other interests were being a
homemaker and working with wood.  Her woodworking, consisted of designing
and creating various wood objects, ranging from wall hangings and table
decorations to small furniture.

When the new St. Peter Lutheran Church was built in Toeterville in 1967, she
served with her husband as a member of the building committee.  When her new
home was built in Toeterville, in 1971, she was the chief designer.  After
her husband Fred Daniel passed away in 1972, she continued to live in
Toeterville, until July 1, 2000, when she entered the Good Samaritan Center
in St. Ansgar.

On Feb. 16th, of this year Myrtella celebrated her 100th Birthday.  According
to many of those who attended the event, the highlight was Myrtella playing
some of her old songs on the piano.  Myrtella died May 17, 2002, at the age
of 100 years 3 months and 1 day.

Living family members include: her four children, Avis Hanson and husband
Leo of St. Ansgar; Audrey Carroll of Austin, MN.; Fred C. Langrock of
Toeterville; and David Langrock and wife Linda of Davenport.  Eight
Grandchildren and eight Great-Grandchildren, who include: Dennis Hanson and
wife Mary and son Nicholas; Lisa Hansen and husband Jeff and children Clark
Jorgensen and Leslie Jorgensen Gavrila and husband Dan; Lynn Carroll and
wife Sue and children Tessa and Samuel; Lori Johnson and husband Todd and
children Heather and Erica; Todd Carroll and wife Heather and son Jacob;
and Amy, Dawn and Lacey Langrock.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and one brother; one
son-in-law Donovan Carroll.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may
direct memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Six Mile Grove Lutheran
Church. 




Copyright (c) 2002 by Kermit Kittleson
(Note: I am not necessarily related to the subject of the obituary.)
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