Dale Lang
October 01, 2012
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Dale R. Lang, 77, passed away peacefully Monday, October 1, 2012, from Myelodysplastic Syndrome at Taylor House surrounded by his loving family. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2012, at Christ the King Catholic Church, with burial following at Glendale Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Dale was born on November 7, 1934, in Haverhill, Iowa, to Joe and Rose Lang. Dale was raised on a farm in Marshall County, with sisters Lue, Evelyn, Lorraine, JoAnn, and brother Earl (Bud). He graduated from Melbourne High School and entered the US Army in 1953. He was stationed at Fort Lewis in Yakima, Washington, in the motor pool division, receiving an honorable discharge in 1955.
Dale married Carol Loomis on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1959. Their daughter Terri was born the following Thanksgiving. Their son Rick was born in April, 1963, and Dan in February, 1968.
Dale worked at Friedman Motors, and then started teaching Automotive Technology at Des Moines Technical High School/Central Campus for 27 years. His teaching career ended in 1991 because of health issues. In 1996, Dale and Carol became snow birds and have a home in Mesa, Arizona. Dale was a fun-loving father, and entertained his children and their friends with camping trips, boating/skiing, dune bugging, and dirt bike riding. His home was the popular spot in the neighborhood. Dale is the proud grandfather to Amanda, Nick, Sam, and Emily. And a great-grandfather to Bailey.
Dale and Carol enjoyed many motorcycle trips across the country. Dale had many life long friends and enjoyed sharing his life with them.
Dale is survived by his loving wife Carol; children Terri Crise of Des Moines, Rick (Teresa) of Marshalltown, and Dan (Jennifer) of Moraga, California; four grandchildren, Amanda Crise, Nick Lang, Sam Lang, and Emily Crise; great-granddaughter Bailey Curry; sisters, Lue Kaminski, Evelyn Hennis, Lorraine Stanley, and JoAnn Lanz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Rose Lang, father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Madelyn Loomis, and brother Earl (Bud) Lang.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Taylor House, or Christ the King Catholic Church in loving memory of Dale.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dena Triplett (Spickert)
10/04/2012
Carol & Family, Sending prayers of strength, guidance & love from all in our family. Dale is such a very special person; loved by all & will be greatly missed but forever remembered for his caring & wonderful personality not to mention that charismatic smile of his and so so much more. My heart is heavy for you all but I can't help but smile when I think of Dale and for that I am grateful.
Julie (Halter) Graff
10/04/2012
Dear Carol and Family,
I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this time and weighing in today with yet more dune buggy memories. What fine fun. I always think of Dale as a happy, laughing friend from my childhood--when he came to our house, he always called us kids er..."smart fellers". I'll bet you heard that one a million times. How fun it must be to have such an interesting husband. All my love, Julie Graff
Steve & Pam Lukenbill
10/04/2012
Carol and family,
I am very sorry to hear that Dale has passed. I have memories of living across the street from your family and I certainly remember the dune buggy rides. Dale was a good friend to my father and always fun to be around. He had a funny story and good natured comraderie every time I saw him. Memories last a life time. I find comfort in the memories of my parents. Although I know it is hard for you now, a time to reflect on all the wonderful memories of Dale will be soothing for your family. Life is all about family. I will try to attend the services, however, wife Pam is in the hospital and I am not sure when she will get released. Steve & Pam Lukenbill
Janine (Oliver) Tingwald
10/04/2012
Carol & Family,
My memories of Dale are of him riding to our house on his dune buggy with a big grin on his face, and giving my husband Timmy who was fortunate enough to have been a student of Dales a hard time about his cars. He will be greatly missed by my family, especially the dinners that the four of you got together for; it always looked like you were having so much fun. But then, Dale was fun to be around and that is what I will remember the most.
Thinking of you all, Janine
Roger Freese (Glenn's Boy)
10/04/2012
Carol family and friends, It's been a long time, It takes me back to family get togethers with the good times we had. He will be missed, but will always be in everyones heart which will keep him close.
Sandra (Haaf) Edlund
10/04/2012
Dear Carol, As litte girls, my sisters and I had a crush on our cousin Dale. So handsome. In hard times, I have learned some things we both share. We are stronger than we ever imagined. God is closer than we've ever realized. And, we are loved more than we ever knew. I am so sorry for your loss. I love you. And Dale. And, so did Ked. Faith. Family. Friends. That's all there is in this world. Sandra
Kevin Hennis
10/03/2012
I consider myself lucky to have had Uncle Dale so close during my youth. He always had a new project in his shop and was constantly teasing - a trait he learned from his dad (my grandpa). Uncle Dale, you touched all of our lives and you will be missed.
Kelly Rotert
10/03/2012
Carol and Family, I was a student of Dales and later a friend. To say he influnced and touched my life would an understatement. He will be missed by me and all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Kelly
Rick Lang
10/03/2012
Jo Ann, John is a perfect example of some of the lives Dad has been honored to be a part of. For more than I can count it went from student to life long friend. With John it was child, student and life long cherished friend. Its what made him a very rich man.
Jo Ann Hollobaugh
10/03/2012
To Carol and family, my heart and prayers are with you at this time. Good memories are what strengthen at times like this. Your family were great neighbors for many years. Dale was a big part of helping Jon Drew become who he is today and that should make you so proud.
With sincere sympathy.
Jo Ann
Chris Thompson
10/03/2012
There were few men who measured up to Dale Lang, especially while he was teaching at Tech. There are to many former students who carry stories about him, remmber him and will always be grateful for his mentorship.
I am grateful for those things he did for my students as well.
Semper Fidelis,
Chris
Lynn (Haaf) Olds
10/03/2012
Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you have and will hear a hundred times what a wonderful and witty man Dale was. I have such fond memories of him and his bantering with our family, especially with my dad who was a fierce banterer himself. I will not be able to attend his memorial or funeral but I will be praying for you all and for Dales peaceful entrance into heaven to be with our Lord. May God bless you all and give you peace in the knowledge that he will hold you up. Love, Lynn
Kim Milliken
10/03/2012
Terri - I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family!
Kim Milliken
Marilyn Tracy
10/03/2012
I will always remember Dale and
his wonderful wit and his generious heart. I will miss my
best buddy. God Bless.
Kim Elder, Marshall County EMA
10/03/2012
I just wanted to pass along my sympathy and let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you with wonderful memories.