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In memory of

Larry Lange

of Interior, South Dakota, died on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City at the age of 69

Larry Louis Lange was born December 22, 1938 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Willard and Agnes (McEwen) Lange. He grew up in the Interior area where he received his education.
He was united in marriage to JoAnn Hilton on August 27, 1955 and to this marriage four children were born: Larry Joe, Rita Renee, Carrie, and Donna.
In his later years he farmed and ranched for a while before finding a new interest in the pavement resurfacing industry which gave him the opportunity to live and work coast to coast. Larry was a pioneer and the most respected worker in the industry. He was both an innovator and supervisor but was happiest with hands-on work.
Several years ago, he moved back to Interior. He then purchased the Wagon Wheel Bar which he continued to operate until the time of his death.
Larry enjoyed working, but when time permitted he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared his life are one son Larry Joe Lange of Interior; two daughters Rita Renee Lange of Rapid City, and Carrie Neuschwander and her husband Brad of Summerset; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother Gary Lange of Sioux Falls; four sisters Loretta White of Wall, Carol Wickstrom of Wall, Rita Barber and her husband Barry of Hermosa, and Shirley Gartner and her husband Terry of Interior; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by an infant daughter Donna Lange; his parents Willard and Agnes Lange; and two sisters Mary Lou Grimes and Linda Thomas.
Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. on Monday, July 14, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Graveside services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Interior Cemetery, Interior, South Dakota, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
 

GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 10 a.m.
Interior Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pator Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
Liz FIsher
"Amazing Grace"
"The Old Rugged Cross"

PALLBEARERS
Brad Gartner - Tom Grimes
Willie Grimes - Tony Grimes
Allen Grimes - Fred Eisenbraun

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
His sisters Loretta, Carol, Rita, Shirley 
and All Family and Friends in Attendance


Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Monday, July 14, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip
Graveside Services:  10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Interior Cemetery, Interior

  • So sorry to hear of your loss. Larry will be missed by all. ~ Buster & Nancy Peterson Kadoka (7/12/2008)
  • We send our condolences to the family of Larry Lange. May God comfort you at this time. ~ Gene & Alma Crosbie New Underwood, SD (7/12/2008)
  • God bless you all and Larry. ~ Rita (Barber) Sutton Sturgis SD (7/12/2008)
  • We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. ~ Alice Fosheim & Family Irving, TX (7/12/2008)
  • SORRY ABOUT UR LOSS I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE MET LARRY BUT NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO I TRIED BUT I GUESS THE ODDS DIDNT WORK OUT I WOULD LOVE TO GET PICTURES LOVE HEATHER ~ HEATHER CARLSON[TEMICH} GILLETTE WY (7/12/2008)