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George Otto Lange

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George Otto Lange Veteran

Birth
Olfen, Runnels County, Texas, USA
Death
18 Apr 2010 (aged 82)
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
Burial
Westphalia, Falls County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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George O. Lange
AUSTIN George O. Lange, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 18, 2010. George was born to Robert and Hilda Lange in Olfen, Texas, on September 23, 1927. George was one of nine children. After graduation, George enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II and entered the Army in 1950. He was a member of the Headquarters Company of the Third Battalion of the 17th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service while performing his duties as operation chief in an exemplary manner. He was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant. George married the love of his life, Louise Buckholt, on November 24, 1953, at the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas. They lived in San Angelo for three years, and then made their home in Austin for the last 54 years. George and Louise have attended St. Louis Church since 1958. George was one of the founding members of the St. Louis Men's Club. George was a successful businessman, accountant and real estate broker. George cherished his faith and his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise; his four daughters and their husbands, Julia and Don Adcock, Barbara and Jack Longmore all of Cedar Park, Jane and Marvin Meyer, Donna and Tim Hoff all of Westphalia; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one more due in May. He is also survived by brothers R. B. LANGE and his wife LYNETTE LANGE of San Angelo, Hubert Lange and his wife Nita of San Antonio; sisters Adeline Eggemeyer, Dorothy Frerich and her husband, Floyd, all of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, with the rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation is at 9 a.m. with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m., Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Graveside service with Military Honors will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Westphalia, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.mem.com for online tribute to honor George Lange's life.



Published in GoSanAngelo from April 21 to April 22, 2010
George O. Lange
AUSTIN George O. Lange, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 18, 2010. George was born to Robert and Hilda Lange in Olfen, Texas, on September 23, 1927. George was one of nine children. After graduation, George enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II and entered the Army in 1950. He was a member of the Headquarters Company of the Third Battalion of the 17th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service while performing his duties as operation chief in an exemplary manner. He was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant. George married the love of his life, Louise Buckholt, on November 24, 1953, at the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas. They lived in San Angelo for three years, and then made their home in Austin for the last 54 years. George and Louise have attended St. Louis Church since 1958. George was one of the founding members of the St. Louis Men's Club. George was a successful businessman, accountant and real estate broker. George cherished his faith and his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise; his four daughters and their husbands, Julia and Don Adcock, Barbara and Jack Longmore all of Cedar Park, Jane and Marvin Meyer, Donna and Tim Hoff all of Westphalia; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one more due in May. He is also survived by brothers R. B. LANGE and his wife LYNETTE LANGE of San Angelo, Hubert Lange and his wife Nita of San Antonio; sisters Adeline Eggemeyer, Dorothy Frerich and her husband, Floyd, all of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, with the rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation is at 9 a.m. with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m., Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Graveside service with Military Honors will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Westphalia, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.mem.com for online tribute to honor George Lange's life.



Published in GoSanAngelo from April 21 to April 22, 2010


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