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Larry L. Lang

December 24, 1943 - August 9, 2018

Larry Lang Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: August 9, 2018 Larry Lee Lang of Jefferson, Iowa, died of cancer Aug. 9, 2018, surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music. He was 74. Larry was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on Dec. 24, 1943. He graduated from Mason City Newman High School in 1962, where he was a varsity athlete. He served in the Air Force from 1965-1969 and attended Loras College and the University of Iowa. In 1971, he married Joan Durlam Lang; the couple were married 46 years and have three children. After beginning his career in the food distribution industry, Larry worked as a human resources executive before his retirement. Larry was an avid golfer and a lifelong fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved driving his blue Corvette and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He still holds the family record in Wii bowling under his self-given nickname: “The Legend.” Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ethel Lang; his father- and mother-in-law, Loran and Gracelyn Durlam; an infant son; and his nephew Scott Myli. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his children, Megan (Tug) Ward, Kevin Lang, and Kristin Lang; his grandchildren, Ryan, Caleigh, and Jordan; and his brothers and sisters, Marilyn (Dave) Myli, Jack (Margaret) Lang, Marcia (Jim) Siegel, Richard (Cindy) Lang, Pat (Sue) Lang of Ankeny, and Mike (Val) Lang of Ankeny. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the St. Joseph Parish Center from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 4:45 pm Sunday. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Jefferson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.sliningerschroeder.com. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home 515-386-2171

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Larry Lang Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: August 9, 2018 Larry Lee Lang of Jefferson, Iowa, died of cancer Aug. 9, 2018, surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music. He was 74. Larry was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on Dec. 24, 1943.... View Obituary & Service Information

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