Howard E. Lange

Howard Edward Lange, 85, of Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. He was born on October 18, 1937, in Chicago, the son of Harry and Caroline (Braasch) Lange. On May 4, 1957, he married Janice Koenning at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher. He was a sheet metal worker for many years, and a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union #73. Howard was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and served as trustee for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and built multiple play structures for his grandchildren. Howard built his first home and his lake home, and enjoyed working in the yard. Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Janice Lange; his son, Steven Lange of Valparaiso, Indiana; his daughter, Sandra (Jeff) Genovese of Three Rivers, Michigan; two brothers, Donald and Norman Lange, both of Beecher; and five grandchildren, Jackson Genovese, Weston Genovese, Alex Lange, Bridgette Lange, and Marie Lange. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Caroline Lange; and two sisters-in-law, Jean Lange and Adrienne Lange. Cremation rites have been accorded in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Visitation for Howard will be held at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 1:00PM until the memorial service at 3:00PM. Pastors Michael Stein and Julian LaMie will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher, or a charity of the donor’s choosing.