Dale Robert Lange
Dale Lange Obituary
In Loving Memory of
Dale Robert Lange
Dale Lange passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10th, 2024, at the age of 92 at the Murray County Medical Center. He was born in Ruthton, MN, to Henry and Verna (Lundeen) Lange. Dale grew up at various farm locations in the Avoca, Slayton area, graduating from Slayton High School in 1949. After high school, he farmed with his family until he joined the Navy in 1951. Serving on the USS Kermit Roosevelt during the Korean Conflict, mostly stationed in Japan, he returned home in 1955 to resume farming with his family. In 1957, Dale began working for Lindberg Construction, where he dedicated himself until retiring from carpentry in 1995. One of his proudest projects was the building of Christ Lutheran Church, where he served as custodian until his retirement in 2020, a building he truly loved. On October 28th, 1961, Dale married Judy (Steinhoff) Lange at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Dovray, MN, and together, they raised two sons, Tim and Tom. Raising his boys with Judy brought him immense joy as he watched them grow and find their passions. Dale had various hobbies and interests, including watching the MN Twins, the MN Vikings, NASCAR Racing, snowmobiling, reading avidly (including The Star Tribune daily), carpentry work, playing his Nintendo DS, and spending time with family and friends, especially his Tuesday Night Dinner Crew. But above all, he cherished spending time with his two granddaughters, Kate and Emily, particularly enjoying watching them play volleyball.
Dale is survived by his wife, Judy; his son Tim, daughter-in-law Julie, granddaughters Kate (Dr. Mike) Sterns and Emily (Chase) Davis; his sister Janice (Mick) Selman; brother-in-law John Meyer and sister-in-law Joyce Lange; Julie’s mother, Clare Dulong; grand-dog Sailer; extended relatives, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his son Tom, his parents, his brother Milan (Donna) Lange, sister Darlene Meyer and brother Jim Lange.
Memorial Services
Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Chad Duffy officiating. The organist is Karen Torbert. There will be a private family interment at Slayton Memorial Gardens, Slayton, MN. Military honors accorded by the Slayton American Legion Post.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14th from 4 PM to 6 PM at Christ Lutheran Church as well as one hour prior to the service. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visits totzkefuneralhome.com.
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