Daniel was born on September 24, 1939 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Wallace Garland Langley and Bernice Alice Young. Early in his life he moved to Oregon where he met and married Dorothy Jeanne Anderson in December of 1959. They were lifelong residents of Salem, Oregon.
Retiring from the Statesman Journal Newspaper, Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, antiquing and gardening. Daniel was involved with the 50s+ Club. He was known for his generosity to family and friends.
His wife Dorothy preceded him in death. Daniel is survived by his children, Diana Pearson, Luana Harris, Anthony Secord, Doreen Knollenberg, Daniel W. Langley II and their families; brother, Merlyn Langley of The Dallas, Oregon; sister, Jean Carlton of Rock Hill, South Carolina; as well as 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held on August 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Services at 605 Commercial St SE, Salem, Oregon.
