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Terry LANG Obituary

LANG - Terry F. Terry F. Lang, of Springville, passed from the arms of his loving family to the arms of our loving God on August 6, 2015 and was joyfully reunited with his loved ones who went before him. He was born on August 15, 1947 to the late Frank and Ruth (nee Trautman) Lang. Beloved husband and best friend to his wife of 47 years, Marion (nee Tornillo) Lang; dearest father of Amy (Lee) North and Robin (Thomas) Burns; loving and devoted grandfather to his precious grandchildren who adored him, Benjamin Tefft, Anna and Aaron North, Grace, Mary and Tommy Burns and Zayden Lang; dear brother of Janet, Gary (Dawn), Jill, Joanne (David Miller), Jamie and Joel (Karen) Lang; special brother-in-law of Danny (Annette) and Karen Tornillo; also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In keeping with Terry's wishes, there will be no prior visitation, but please join us in honoring this special man. There will be a Celebration of His Life, arrangements will be announced on Monday at www.smithweismantelfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being completed by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, Springville. In addition, if Terry touched your life in any way, please drop a note to his family and tell them. Happy trails to you 'til we meet again.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 9, 2015.

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Cindy Weidmann

August 24, 2015

Terry was a wonderful man. I truly enjoyed working with him. He is at peace in the kingdom of heaven.

Sharon Tenney

August 14, 2015

Special prayers for Terry. Marion, you were so lucky to have Terry in your life. You are a special couple.

Linda ShererClark

August 13, 2015

Just heard. So sorry for your loss. I've sent a snail mail card. Prayers for you and your family.

Nicole Heald

August 12, 2015

To Terry's family, co-workers, and friends - I am truly sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Terry and in the relatively short time I knew him, he had a positive impact on me, and I am honored to have known him. We are grieving your loss in Davenport and are thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Tom Garwol

August 12, 2015

To everyone in the Lang family, Terry was a good guy & will be missed. I hope everyone pulls through this difficult time very quickly. Take care.

Greg Meckes

August 12, 2015

I worked with Terry for a few years. He was a great person who loved his family and his work. He had a great sense of humor and we had fun together. Our prayers go out to his family.

Bob and Nicole Conrad

August 11, 2015

Terry touched many lives in his career, and I feel lucky to be one of them. He was to the point, honest, but most of all, he brought a great sense of humor. Terry loved to create solutions that made life easier for his colleagues and he had a passion for what he did. Anyone that worked with Terry knew how much he cared about making Carleton a better place. My condolences go out to Terry's family in this difficult time. I am sure you are proud of the person that Terry was.

Dan Braunscheidel

August 11, 2015

Terry is one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met. We go all the way back to our Buffalo Forge days. Marion & family,I am sorry for your loss. The world will be less without him, heaven has added a beautiful soul.

Cindy Cotton

August 11, 2015

My Deepest Sympathy & Prayers to all. Terry was a great coworker. He was always helpful. May God give you peace, comfort & strength during this most difficult time.

Jim & Louann Stephens

August 10, 2015

To all the family. We were sad to hear about Terry.He was a great guy. We wish you the best.

My fishing trip with Terry and Ben

Pat D

August 10, 2015

Kelly Quinn

August 10, 2015

My deepest thoughts and prayers to your family. I knew Terry only briefly but was touched by kindness, his dedication, and his humor. He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Jim and Lori Tobin

August 10, 2015

Rest in Peace Terry. Love and comfort Marion and your family.

Steve Gallivan

August 10, 2015

Terry was a great guy and a wonderful presence in the office. I don't know his family, but my heart goes out to them. I truly hope they can find comfort in their memories of Terry.

Photos from a few folks here that went on the UK trip

Shannon Covault

August 10, 2015

To the Lang Family- Terry spent a lot of time working with many of us at the Davenport, Iowa facility. We are truly grieving the loss of a great man!! He had a great sense of humor and we all have been sharing stories of how he got so excited by things. He was a go to person and we will miss him. Sending prayers to your family!

Robert Gullekson

August 10, 2015

Terry and I worked together at Buffalo Forge on many projects for many years. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by the Goodfellows and all the people he touched.

Darlene Wagner

August 10, 2015

After seeing Terry's picture, I realized that I have met him. I also realize we are reflections of the ones who love us most. Marion, because of God's and Terry's love for you, we can see that they have made you into one of the most caring and beautiful women I know. Although, this heartache and loss were not your choice, I know you have your two most precious loves' saying."That's our beautiful Marion, still making us proud and being so brave along with helping her family get through this." Please know, you are so loved and I know many prayers are being said on your behalf to help you and your family. God is faithful!

Dianna Martin

August 10, 2015

I worked with Terry and will miss his knowledge and kindness. I hope he finds the perfect fishing place in heaven. He will make a remarkable angel. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Marv and Deb Moltrup

August 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss. We met Terry, Marion and most of the family many years ago through Gary. Our deepest sympathies go out to Gary and the rest of the family.

Gail Sullivan

August 10, 2015

Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Robin, Tommy and family. Richard and Gail Sullivan

Charlie and Tama Gresco-Sauers

August 10, 2015

To the Lang Family - Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Terry is a special friend to everyone and will continue to be so. His knowledge laced with his dry humor will be the things we always remember. May your special memories be your comfort in the days ahead. Love and God Bless.

Phyllis Jessey

August 10, 2015

Robin, I am keeping you, your mom, your children and your entire family in my prayers. Your dad sounds like he touched many people in his life. You are blessed to have had such a father.I know you will miss him.

Carol Mansell

August 9, 2015

I never met Terry, but from your numerous messages in Facebook about how wonderful he was and how much you loved him, I know he must have been very special. I will pray for God's guidance as you travel the long road of grief and sadness. A am so sorry for your loss.

August 9, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. It sure did sound good to hear from loving family to loving Father in heaven....there are no better words to help ease the pain..love y'all.
Gail P. Toole
Aiken, S.C.

August 9, 2015

Terry was a great guy whom I had the pleasure of working with. He will be truly missed. My prayers go with his family. God bless.
Keith Lapis, Boston NY.

August 9, 2015

Our simcere condolences to you and your family. knowing the heartbreak of losing a beloved one we are truly saddened and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. colleen and bob parkinson

Jan Jones

August 9, 2015

Marion may memories of Terry heal your broken heart and make it full again soon. Thinking of you in your grief!

HOPE CREIGHTON

August 9, 2015

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SADNESS OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES LOSS IS BEYOND WORDS. I WILL PRAY TO GOD TO CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH FOR EVERY MINUTE YOU NEED HIS LOVE.

Lynn Tefft Hoff

August 9, 2015

I was so touched by Terry's wisdom and encouragement for Ben as he grew into a young man and prepared for the next chapter in his life. Terry you will certainly be missed as a special presence in Ben's life; thank you for everything you did for him. Our family is thinking of you, Marion, Amy and your whole family.

Ethel north irish

August 9, 2015

Didn't know Terry but knew his wonderful daughter Amy. My heart and prayers goes out to you all for your loss. You all have your memory's that know one can take away from you.

August 9, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss Terry was a great husband father grandfather and friend he will forever be missed God bless all you are all in our prayers love Bob and Heddy❤

Joyce Wedseltoft

August 9, 2015

Marion, may memories of your beloved husband give you strength to carry on. And May God give you the ability to move forward one more day, one more hour, one more minute. My heart aches for your pain. Praying for you and all those who lived Terry.

Linda Lubke

August 9, 2015

Marion and family, Leo & I send our sincere sympathy on your loss of Terry. He was a special friend to all who knew him and will be missed by anyone whose life he touched. Love and prayers to all of you. May your memories of all your happy times together help you now.

Lou Davis

August 9, 2015

Terry's daughter, Robin, has an amazing family. He raise a wonderful daughter we love having in Aiken, SC. I didn't know Terry but I'm sure he will be missed by many. Robin know we are sending prayers for you and your family. Safe travels home.

Karen izydorczak

August 9, 2015

Can't find the words to say at this time of sorrow. I will add you and your family in my prayer journal to give you and your family the strength to endure.
Our deepest sympathies. Danny and Karen izydorczak

August 9, 2015

Can't find the words to say at this time of sorrow. I will keep you and your family in my daily prayer journal to give you the strength to endure. Our deepest sympathies. Karen and Danny Izydorczak.

John and Debbie Hughes

August 9, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Terry is now your Guardian Angel and will be with you in spirit until you meet again. We pray for your family during this trying time.

Mark Steffan

August 9, 2015

Some great memories of great neighbors. So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Margie Mcintire

August 9, 2015

So sorry for ur loss only met terry a few times at head start, the grandchildren were so excited to see him . You have a great guardian angel watching over ur family. RIP my friend god bless

Lauren Russo

August 9, 2015

Terry was a great man to work with. He was hard working and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Terry's family.

Paul & Susie Andres

August 9, 2015

Marion and Family. Susie and I want to express our heart felt sorrow for your loss.
A few years back I knew Marion while in Tiorunda, and always knew I had a friend. I hope all of you will reach out in these hard times to all the friends and loved ones Terry and Marion have made. I can think of few words that can convey the empathy we hold in our hearts for you. The best I can offer are the words I saw earlier today: Christians never see the last of each other. Terry will be watching, helping and waiting. God Bless.

tracy grace

August 9, 2015

Marion,I am so sorry for your loss.I will keep u ,your girls,and family in my prayers.may the lord help you all threw this difficult time.

Nik Halaszi

August 9, 2015

Julie and I continue to reach out in prayer and offer any support we can at this time of need. Amy, Robin, Marion, and family hold each other and know that you are loved.

Anne Pomaski

August 9, 2015

To Terry's family during this time of overwhelming grief for your loss, please know that Terry touched so many lives and it we are better for having known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Brotz

August 9, 2015

Sending thoughts and prayers to you all. Im deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.

Brenda Kurtz

August 9, 2015

I meant Terry while working at Cobham in Davenport Iowa. My heart goes out to his family he was a very special man, and will be missed by many.

Bobbi Luedke

August 9, 2015

There are no words to say how very sorry i am for your loss Marion to you and your wonderful girls. To your grandchildren who brought such wonderful memories to Terry's life.
Sometimes we want to know why but God opened his hands and said "Terry come to me - I have work for you to do" now he is your Guardian Angel till it's time for you to be together once again. Prayers God and most of all your family and friends will keep you going.
Always remember we are all here for you always!!!
Love to you Bobbi

J.J. Molnar

August 9, 2015

Terry will be missed. Work won't be the same.

Ed Engels

August 9, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts to your family during your time of grief. Terry was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Ed & Renee Engels (Carleton Technologies)

Ross Flint

August 9, 2015

To my cousin Marion and her family: I was shocked to hear about Terry's auto accident. I pray for you, Amy, Robin and all your precious grandchildren as well as Danny and Karen and their families. I also pray for Terry's family during this very sad time in all your lives. Please remember: someday, we will all be together in heaven w/Jesus and there will be no more sadness, pain, fear, troubles, etc. for all eternity. Please contact me anytime if/when you feel like talking. Love always, cousin Ross.

August 9, 2015

Marion & family,
We extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We hold you close to our hearts and pray you are comforted by the LORD in your sorrow. Tim & Liz Mayerat

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