Dr. W. Werner Prange

In 1963 Dr. Prange was the chair of the foreign language department at Aquinas College when I met him as a student of German and Spanish. To assist our early efforts to learn he would always speak to us in German. It was most helpful. Sincerest expressions of sympathy to his family.

O Sohn des Geistes!
Mit der freudigen Botschaft des Lichtes begruesse Ich dich: freue dich! Zum Hofe der Heiligkeit rufe Ich dich: wohne darin, dass du ewig in Frieden lebest! (Die Verborgenen Worte, aus...

Your mother and father were both so important to me in my time as a student at Aquinas College (1959-1963). Their house and cottage were always open to all. Mary used to say, "Bring your sheets and your eats, and you can stay as long as you like". As a graduation gift to a group of us your parents allowed us to spend a week at the cottage. They were wonderful people! I had my letter written and ready to mail to keep in touch even after all these years when I read the notice in the paper....

Dear Prange Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, but I'm sure my dad (Jerry Devroy) met him at the gates and they are now enjoying each other's company. (Probably discussing the Packer's and the Lions)

Our family thinks of you all often and remember the happy times around the neighborhood and especially at the cottage.

My love to you all and may your loving memories help get you through this difficult time.

Sarah (Devroy) Collins