Filbert H Lange's Obituary
Decatur-Filbert H. Lange, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at McKinley Court in Decatur, Illinois.
A service to celebrate the life of Filbert will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church at 2155 N. Oakland; Decatur, Illinois with a visitation at the church starting at 10:00 a.m. till the time of the service. Interment with Military Honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard will be at Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Filbert was born April 22, 1924 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Albert and Hedwig (Rubin) Lange. Filbert proudly served his country in the U.S Army from 1946 to 1947. He worked for Superior Welding in Decatur, and retired after 37 years of service to the company. He married Ruth Scroggins July 8, 1972 in Decatur, Illinois.
Filbert leaves behind to cherish his memory; daughter-in-laws; Marilyn Lange of Decatur, and Kathy Lange of Decatur, grandchildren; Brian Lange and wife Emily, Amy Wagner and husband Josh, Daniel Lange and wife Jennifer, Amanda Brown, Dana Lange, and Michelle Lange, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Filbert was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, 2 sons, and 1 grandson.
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