Duane W. Lange Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Duane W. Lange (Altoona, Wisconsin), who passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Duane W. Lange to pay them a last tribute.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Duane leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William Lange and Bernice Lange; his daughters, Emily Gerken (Russ) and Melissa Wirth (Jared); and his grandchildren, Daniel Johnston, Collin Burt, Isabella Gerken, Owen Gerken, Carson Wirth and Benjamin Wirth. He was also cherished by many family members and loving friends.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chippewa Valley Cremation Services

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February 13, 2025

Lila Kapping wrote a sympathy message

“Please accept my condolences for the death of your father. All of our family loved him, and he was considered a member of our family. We will miss him. I never met a kinder, more loving person than Dewey. He will always hold a special spot in my heart.”

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