William "Willie" Lang

William "Willie" Lang, of 68, of Alta, Iowa died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. Visitation will take place Friday, July 12, 2024 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Willie was born June 23, 1956 in Storm Lake to Dave and Wilma (McConkey) Lang. He was baptized and confirmed at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Willie graduated from Storm Lake School in 1974. Willie went into a plumbing and backhoe business with his Dad; Lang Plumbing and Heating for many years. He later transitioned to AmeriGas where he retired. After retirement he started working with Boyer Ridge Manufacturing in Early and for Christensen Farms in Albert City. On October 22, 1977, Willie was united into marriage to Jan (Wright) Lang in Schaller, Iowa at the United Methodist Church. They were blessed with two daughters, Shannon and Shayla. Willie loved riding his Harley motorcycle, working at his shop, “junking”, enjoying coffee and socializing with his friends. He also enjoyed bowling, camping, country dancing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He served on the City Council in Alta until his health declined. He was such a proud Grandpa and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to cherish Willie’s memory include his daughters: Shannon (Dave) Strand of Alta, Iowa; Shayla (Steve) Lange of Storm Lake, Iowa; sisters: Marla (Jim) Lawson of Overland Park, Kansas; Pamela (Randy) Persoon of Alta, Iowa; and Beverly Schlegel Lang (Mitch Goodlet) of Raytown Missouri; grandchildren: Zackery Sutton (Ashley Wagenaar) of Alta, Iowa; Hailey Sutton of Alta, Iowa; Sophia Lange of Storm Lake, Iowa; mother in law: Darlene Wright of Storm Lake, Iowa; sister in law: Judy (Ted) Wall of Schaller, Iowa and many nephews, nieces, and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dave and Wilma (McConkey) Lang; wife: Jan (Wright) Lang; father in law: Robert Wright, Frank Koth; sister: Deborah (Lang) Mueggenberg; grandparents: Tony and Irene Lang; William “Stub” and Hazel McConkey and many uncles, aunts and friends..

William "Willie" Lang

June 23, 1956 - July 9, 2024