Dr. Emert R. Lange, DDS's Obituary
Dr. Emert R. Lange, DDS, age 94, passed away Friday morning, March 11, 2016 in Muskegon. He was born on February 14, 1922 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Albert and Linda (Thalacker) Lange. Emert received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University and enlisted in the United States Navy. After service in WWII, Emert moved to Muskegon and started his dental practice. He continued to practice in Muskegon for 70 years, officially retiring in 2014 at the age of 92. Emert’s life was filled with passion for many activities including hunting, fishing, sailing, iceboating, playing bridge, paddleboarding (until age 90), skiing (until 93), and gardening. He cultivated “arguably” the largest garden on Mona Lake and loved mentoring anyone who wanted to improve their vegetable and floral gardens. His love of the environment was evident throughout his life and demonstrated in his involvement with the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly and Trout Unlimited. He was a devout man of faith and a dedicated member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. On October 25, 1947, Emert married the former Doris Elaine Larsen and she preceded him in death on September 4, 2006. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Mark (Karla) Lange, DDS and Dr. Paul (Dr. Karen Frank, DDS) Lange, DDS; two grandchildren, Megan (Brendan) Gielow and Nicholas (fiancée, Jamie) Lange; two brothers, Rev. Harvey (Carol) Lange and Arden (Jean) Lange; many nieces, nephews, and many, many dear friends. In addition to his wife, Emert was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Lange, his brother, Eugene Lange, and his parents. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2016 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Harvey Lange and Rev. Robert Conradt officiating. VISITATION will be from 3-7 PM Sunday, March 20, 2016 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Emert’s family would like to thank Hospice and its staff for the wonderful comfort and care they provided him as well as the friends who visited him in the last two months of his life. For a more lasting memorial, please consider Harbor Hospice, Muskegon Rescue Mission, or honoring Emert’s true conservationist heart, plant a tree in his honor. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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