Harry H. R. Lange

Harry H. R. Lange, age 78, of Fond du Lac, passed away March 25, 2023 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Harry was the son of Clifford and Viola (Abitz) Lange and a graduate of Oakfield High School. December 3, 2021, Harry married Marie Uttendofer at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Oakfield.

Harry will be remembered for his love of gardening, hunting, and fishing and having a good time. Harry worked at Rueping’s Leather Co. and almost 39 years at Merc Marine. He also did landscaping/lawn mowing on the side to help put his kids through college.

Survivors include his wife, Marie (Uttendorfer) of Fond du Lac, one son Jeff Lange of Escondido, CA., daughters Vicky Lange (Man-friend Mark) of Sturtevant, and Cathy Lange of Menomonee Falls; one brother Don (Betty) of Oakfield and one sister Shirley Rasmussen of Fond du Lac. He is further survived by his Aunt Lois Abitz and sister-in-law Darlene Lange plus many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Clifford, and three sisters; Alice (Gordon) Pucker, Dolores (Harry) Reinhold, and Betty (Herbert) Holzman; brother-in-law Dick Rasmussen and his Uncle Norm Abitz.

VISITATION: Harry’s family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from noon until 2pm at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 245 S. 2nd Street, Oakfield, WI 53065.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service for Harry will take place on Saturday at 2pm. at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church with Rev. Matthew Schwartz officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Oakfield, 245 S. Second Street, Oakfield, WI 53065.

Harry’s family would like to thank the ICU and everyone on 4th Floor South for their kindness and devotion to Harry during his stay at SSM St. Agnes Hospital.