Philip E. Langer, Sr.

Langer Sr., Philip E., age 78, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Philip was born on April 6, 1948, in Dayton, OH to the late Ned and Berneida Langer. He grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School class of 1966, before continuing his education at The Ohio State University. Philip earned his B.S in History and subsequently his J.D. also at The Ohio State University School of Law. It was there that he met the love of his life, Linda Casagrande, later marrying in 1972. Together they relocated back to the Dayton area where Philip began his long career in law. He started with the Law Firm of Marshall & Smith, going on to practice at Porter, Wright, Morris, & Arthur, where he retired from after 45 years of practice. In 2020, Philip and Linda moved to Florida, where they enjoyed many sunny days of playing golf together.

Cleveland Golf group. Enjoyed football- especially Ohio State. Loved animals and had numerous pets over the years. Quick wit. Loved talking and meeting new people. Funny. Loved his 1968 Camero. His humorous and charismatic personality will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Steven and Lee Langer.

Philip is survived by his wife, Linda Langer; sons, Philip (Emily) Langer II and Christopher Langer; and numerous extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Routsong Funeral Home (address) with a funeral service to follow at 3pm. A livestream of the service will be available via Routsong’s YouTube Channel. Entombment at Woodland Cemetery, Dayton. A Celebration of Life will be held at Dayton Country Club (address) from 4-7pm, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation.