Gayle Lynn (Schmidt) Langan

Hudson, Florida….. Gayle Lynn Schmidt Langan, age 71, beloved wife of Michael W. Langan, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.

Gayle was born in Racine, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Robert Schmidt and the late Eloise Hall Schmidt. She honorably served in the United States Air Force for 25½ years, retiring as a First Sergeant. During her distinguished military career, she was stationed throughout the world, including assignments in Okinawa, Hong Kong, Korea, and the Philippines. She was an 8-year past commander of Buchholtz-Kiefer Post 150 of the American Legion, Department of Missouri, and Past District 13 Commander, Department of Missouri. Gayle was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Legion Riders. She was a member of 40& 8 and a Lifetime Member of the VFW Auxiliary, and a member of Elks Lodge 2674 in Ste. Genevieve, MO. She will be remembered for her unwavering love and devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her kindness, strength, and dedication touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In addition to her husband, Michael W. Langan, she left behind to cherish her memory; her son, Michael Christopher Lewis (Anna); her stepsons, Jonathan Langan (Ricky), Joshua Langan (Megan), and Jason Langan (Gerry); her brothers, Robert T. Schmidt Jr. (Regina) and Steven W. Schmidt; and her grandchildren, Melody Lewis, Kensley Lewis, Carson Kreilich, Brantley Langan, Presley Langan, Gabriel and Gideon Langan, and Kamele Langan; her niece Savannah Schmidt; and her nephew Raymond Schmidt.

In addition to her parents, Robert Schmidt and Eloise Hall Schmidt, she is preceded in death by her brother, David Ryan Schmidt.

In lieu of flowers, Gayle would prefer donations in her name to any veterans’ organizations such as the Gary Sinise Foundation or Tunnels to Towers.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm, at Bullock Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 12:00 pm, at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm with full military honors.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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