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David Glenn Lange

1949 - 2024

 

David Glenn Lange
March 28, 2024

David Glenn Lange, 74, of rural Goodell, passed away at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital on Thursday, March 28, 2024 as a result of injuries received in an auto accident.

Visitation will be held at Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E Main Street, Klemme on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 5 to 7
pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8 at 10:30 am at the Klemme United Methodist Church with Pastor Deb Devine officiating. Interment will be at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme with military rites provided by American Legion Post 625.

Born July 5, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa to Glenn Albert and Lois (Pringnitz) Lange, David grew up on the family farm with his three siblings: Larry, Janet and Gerald, and with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends nearby. He attended rural school at Twin Lakes #5 and graduated from Klemme High School in 1967.

From 1969-1971, David honorably served his country as a wireman in the First Battalion, 9th Infantry Headquarters, stationed in Korea. During this time, he was exposed to Agent Orange, which impacted his health for many years. At the conclusion of his service, he returned to the family farm where he raised two daughters, Bethany and Melanie.

In addition to farm operations, David worked for a time at BMD in Klemme and EATON in Belmond. Through the years, he was active in a variety of clubs, including 4-H, Indian Lake Bow Hunters Club, North Iowa Beekeepers Club and the Klemme Legion. David was a naturalist at heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, planting massive gardens and was an avid beekeeper for over 50 years.

He recognized the importance of biodiversity by becoming an early member of the Seed Savers Exchange, hosting a herd of Ancient White Park cattle, and raising bison along with his farm cattle. He often studied fruit tree catalogs, always planning what he could grow next. One of his favorite pastimes was viewing the land from 500 feet in the air from his powered parachute.

He followed the activities of his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their events. He was knowledgeable in many areas and always enjoyed a good joke. His phone calls to check-in with friends and family will be missed by all.

David was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Larry and Gerald. He will be remembered for his big heart that he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them.

David is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Bethany (Matthew) Reineke of Estherville, IA; Melanie (David) Rogotzke of Ames, IA; grandchildren Isaac Reineke, Ella Rogotzke and Moriah Reineke; sister Janet (Robert) Abele, of Garner, IA; sister-in-law Betty Lange of Garner, IA; aunts and an uncle, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He also leaves behind his special companion, Ghost.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the North Iowa Beekeepers Club, 1123 N Tennessee Pl, Mason City, IA, 50401 or the Klemme American Legion Post 625 %Commander Terry Kaduce, 1573 Taft Avenue, Klemme, IA 50449.