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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Roger Lange who was born in Ludington Michigan on December 14, 1953 and passed away on May 03, 2005 in Fordsville Kentucky; at the age of 51. We will remember him forever.
With his kind heart and gentleness of spirit, he had many friends and acquaintances who loved him dearly.
No one really knew him, as he really was, except for his wife Ruthann, and his "best buddy". Yes there were differences, as in all relationships with people. but the gentleless of spirit, and a heart that was always ready to help. and to share, prevailed over any other difficulties and estrangements.

It was unfortunate that the immediate families were so separated by distance. It would have been a blessing for them to have known the "reality" of the "latter-years" of Roger; the "father -Uncle - and Brother" of the Lange family.

For all of them, I offer this memorium to a man who had many wonderful qualities.

And as a memorium to Roger; memories from someone who spent the final days with him; who misses him very much; and will always love him for who he was; not what he should have been.

With all our Love.........and memories___Ruthie and "Trudy_Lynnne"

Tributes and Condolences
JUST FOUND THIS--FROM LORI VINNEDGE   / Ruthann (Widow)
My apologies__my old site at Yahoo is now down--and did have a page for Roger there--this was in our guestbook---Thanks Lori--again I apologize for not checking back there sooner ************************************************ RuthAnne I dont ...  Continue >>
Devastation and unbelief   / Ruthann Lange (wife)
I do not understand--I do not grasp what is happening and I do not know how to handle all this--Papaw--you know what has transpired and is at this time---WHY WHY -WHY do people have to be so darn cruel---selfish--thoughtless--and downright hateful?Wh...  Continue >>
SEEDS AND GARDENS   / RUTHANN (WIFE)
WHILE PEOPLE ARE BUSILY CULTIVATING__AND PLANTING GARDENS OUTDOORS--PLEASE KEEP IN MIND__--MUCH ''PLANTING'' IS TAKING PLACE EVEN IN THE ''GARDENS'' OF PEOPLE'S HEARTS ON MYSPACE AND ELSEWHERE ON THE INTERNET----SOME OF THE 'SEEDS' ARE ROTTEN-- COR...  Continue >>
That time again--Papaw   / Ruthann
She is coming up here for this day Papaw--but you already know this :) Wish you were here--as in the old days--HUGSSSS and all my LoveIts been a bear--this winter--but you know this as well--Love and Light
OK Papaw---how did you do this??   / Ruthann
You know exactly what I mean!!      Continue >>
Merry Christmas Papaw  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
A Holiday Blessing  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
Updating----2007 / Ruthann Lange     Read >>
Missing you more than ever Papaw  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
Some Great news Papaw  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
Remembering a man  / Michael B. (Friend of Family )    Read >>
Still Remembering  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
Another Year  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
Roger, We miss you....  / Lori Vinnedge (friend)    Read >>
Songs and Poems for Roger  / Ruthann Lange (wife)    Read >>
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His legacy
Will the real Roger V Lange; please stand up?  
His legacy was different from others. An enigma prevailed throughout his life...leaving many confused.
However;--- his "renewed" daily vision he projected; regardless of circumstances was an outstanding feature of his life.

. In his final days he lost some of that vision; which let people close to him; know how very ill he was. (although he never said anything much about how bad he felt) It was obvious, this was not the "Roger" we all knew and loved. His "fishing_buddies" knew for certain; something was amiss.

He was positive in his approach to life, which gave others around him a "renewal" of hope as well. Even at work, during pressured days, he kept his people happy, by always wearing a smile, and brightening their days with a "joke" or a happy thought.

There was never a "dull" moment at work with Roger....but he also spoke his mind often getting himself in a little "hot" water with those not understanding his "sense of humor" and often "pointed_opinions".
He had little use anymore for "traditional_ritual" and bogus__ "professions"; which makes us all wonder why he did certain things. But that seems to be a "mystery" of the human "psyche"; within all of us.

He was not perfect, as any of us are not as well; but he was "real" in heart and emotion in his latter time. Something; that also seemed to be a question during his earlier life by several of those who surrounded him..

Roger V Lange............one we never could figure out, but who we all loved inspite of the contradiction of events in his life.
Whatever the reasons for the "distance"  between you and your family in Michigan___that is now__water under the bridge and no longer even relevant.

THOUGHT---
If he were to suddenly re-appear... I truly believe; the first thing said__would be, where is "Ruthann; I have something to tell her!"___our deepest discussions and long-winded conversations; for many years--concerned our spiritual quest. He had so many questions concerning contradictions of scripture, and of things he had been taught in his youth. He now___ has the full "truth" he so deeply desired.  For sure- all the "hurts" and feelings of inadequacy NO longer apply..NOR matter. You did the best you could, under all that "stress" and emotional turmoil-- but it is a shame the truth of your feelings--- emotions and experiences were never known. Life could have been so much easier had you dealt "face to face" with issues in your life, and the people who hurt you so deeply.
Regardless of whatever is thought or said there were/are many who love you dearly, just the way you were/are. The longer time goes on the more I realize how very much you loved me, and gave your all to my life. Thank you Roger V Lange_____you will always be remembered.
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Roger and Ruthann April 1992 Missouri
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