Raymond Francis Lange

Raymond F. Lange, 85, of Callaway, Nebraska, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Callaway Good Samaritan Center after a lengthy illness. He was born January 29, 1925 in Callaway, Nebraska to Julius and Mary (Montgomery) Lange. Raymond married Marie Trembly, who passed away a few years later. To this marriage one son was born, Donald Ray. He then married Donna Harriman on April 13, 1952, four children were born to this marriage; Linda McCullum, Janice Perdue, Keith Lange, and Larry Lange. Raymond worked at the Callaway CO-OP for 26 years. He also owned four Semi-trucks that were used for gas transport, cattle hauling and grain hauling. Ray and Donna moved to Palmer in 1975, as a transfer from CO-OP. Ray was injured in 1982 and the couple moved to Grand Island, Nebraska. In 1989, they moved back to their hometown of Callaway. He enjoyed hunting until he lost his eyesight in one eye in 1955. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling; especially to the mountains, dancing and gardening, especially fresh tomatoes. He also loved to play practical jokes on the grandchildren and had a fun sense of humor. He was a good friend and helpful to all. The couple’s granddaughter, Vicki Wright, came to live with Ray and Donna throughout her high school years and graduated in 1996. Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Donna Lange of Callaway, Nebraska Two daughters: Linda McCullum of Ravenna, Nebraska Janice Perdue of St. Paul, Nebraska Two sons: Keith Lange of Oconto, Nebraska Larry and wife Rhonda Lange of St. Paul, Nebraska Seventeen grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren. One brother: Roger and wife Arlys Lange of Overland Park, Kansas Sisters-in-law: Maxine Lange of Grand Island, Nebraska; Louise and husband Ralph Fleming of Pinehurst, Idaho; Marvel Harriman of Payette, Idaho. Brothers-in-law: Don Harriman of Montrose, Colorado; Dale and Annalee Harriman of Horsebend, Idaho; Roger Hood of Brady, Nebraska; Everett and wife Addie Harriman of Topeka, Kansas. One aunt: Loretta Hays of Cozad, Nebraska, as well as many nieces, nephews and large extended family. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Burt Russell; son, Donald Lange; brother, Dale Lange; sisters-in-law, Doris Hood, Deanna Harriman; brothers-in-law, Jerry and Wayne Harriman; grandparents Montgomery; grandparents Lange; father-in-law and mother-in-law; Frank and Muriel Harriman and other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday, July 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Callaway, Nebraska with Reverend Roger Gillming officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway. Visitation will be Thursday, July 15, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at the Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway. Memorials are suggested to the Callaway Good Samaritan Center in Callaway. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy and online Condolences may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.