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Craig Lang Obituary
Craig was born October 17, 1967, in Council Bluffs to Jack and Kathy (Souser) Lang. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1986. On April 8, 1989, he married Lisa Pierson in Council Bluffs. To this union two daughters were born. Craig was a conductor on the Union Pacific Railroad for the past four years and an avid hunter. He was an awesome dad and had a great love for his family and friends.
Craig is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lisa Lang; daughters, Alyssa and Kylie Lang all of Neola; parents, Jack and Kathy Lang; sister, Lynn Fastnacht and husband Marlin; brother, Mike Lang and wife Alison; grandmother, Lucille Souser all of Council Bluffs; in-laws, Roland and Carol Pierson of Crescent, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Mark Pierson of Council Bluffs, John Pierson and wife Missy of Underwood, Iowa; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family, Sunday, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Monday, 2:00 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church, 130 Bennett Ave. Rev Phil Tilson will officiate. Interment Garner Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Alyssa and Kylie Lang's College Fund.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Lang
Debbie Dykeman - Noel
February 8, 2009
Lisa and family
I'm so sorry to hear for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robyn Christensen
February 6, 2009
Uncle Jack, Aunt Kathy, Mike, Lynn, Lisa, girls, and the rest of my family, I am so sorry about Craig. I wish I could have been there for all of you. Craig was such a fun loving cousin and I will miss him dearly, as I know everyone else will also. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God must have needed Craig for a very speical task he has. Remember Craig is the lucky one, he's with God. I love and miss you all.
Kim Brown (Hallberg)
February 6, 2009
To the whole Lang family.
No words will take away the pain. Just hold the memories close to your heart. We will hold our great memories as kids growing up together close to our hearts. May God comfort you in this time of need.
Love to all of you
Rory, Randy, and Kim Brown (Hallberg)
Ann Stangl
February 5, 2009
To the Lang Family!! I am so sorry about Craig he was a great man. I remember him as being a great soccer coach! My prayers go to Alyssa, Kylie, and Lisa
Erick Alverio, PT
February 5, 2009
Please accept our prayers and thoughts during loss.
Jane Prine
February 4, 2009
I graduated with Craig from T.J. HS and remeber him to be a kind, considerate, and generous person. My prayers go to his wife, children, and other family members for strength and comfort during this time. May his girls carry on his sweet spirit in their lives and touch others as he did.
Tammy Nielsen
February 4, 2009
To the Lang Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have wonderful childhood memories that included Craig. My brother Dennis hung out with Craig a lot when we were growing up and sometimes they would let me tag along. We played soccer, rode bikes around the neighborhood, and played kick the can after dark. He always had a grin or a smile on his face. I hope that the memories you hold in your heart will help you through this difficult time.
Terri (Liddick) Jones
February 4, 2009
Lisa, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. As you navigate this most difficult time in your lives, trust in the Lord to provide you with comfort and healing. Craig was such a nice man. I went to school with him and he always had a smile on his face and kind words. I pray for your strength and healing.
Jon Roethler
February 3, 2009
Lisa My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dughters. Craig was such a great person we worked together at Werners. He will be missed.
Paul Abshier Jr
February 3, 2009
Lisa,jack and kathy
Craig was a great husband,father and son. I have so many remembers of Craig. Mostly the smile. Craig has many many Friends, I'm glad I was one of them.
Daniel Ives
February 3, 2009
God will hold you close and keep your memories clear. You family, friends, and faith will share your sorrow and ease your burdens. Use them all!!
Just a fellow UP Employee and TJ alumni
Mike Ruby
February 3, 2009
Lisa,Jack,Kathy and Family, what always impressed me about Craig was his infectious smile and how when he greeted you, you could feel that he was genuinely glad to see you. I pray that God's grace may sustain you and that as the pain eases you are comforted with your precious memories. Please know that I will be there for you whatever your needs may be.
scott root
February 2, 2009
Lisa,Alyssa,Kylie and entire Lang my deepest sympathies to you all Craig was such a great person and friend keep his memories close to your heart, i will. untill we met again my friend have all the hunting and fishing places scouted out..god bless you all Scott Root and family
Michael Butler
February 2, 2009
Lisa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Craig was a great person and will be greatly missed
Sheri (Hiller) Stokes
February 2, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Craig and I went to school together from elementary through high school and lived only a couple of blocks from each other. He will truly be missed.
February 2, 2009
Lisa, Alyssa, and Kylie:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. No words can make it better and there will be a lot of ups and downs. Just remember to keep the memories close and he will live in your hearts forever. If you need anything, day or night, our home and hearts are always open ~ even if just a shoulder to cry on. God bless you all. Gretchen, Austin, and Trevor.
Sandy (Pace) Kerwin
February 2, 2009
Dear Jack, Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your beloved son. May God hold you in his loving arms in your time of sorrow and give you comfort and peace.
JOE JAY DOTZLER
February 2, 2009
Lisa and Family. I worked at Charleston Inc, and played volleyball with Craig and hunted a few times with Craig. He was a "GREAT GUY"! You should be proud of what he meant to his family and friends.
Angela (Clark)Bachmann
February 2, 2009
To Craigs family I am so sorry for your loss. He was awesome guy. We went to school together, and when I would see him throughout the years he always had a smile on his face and talked about his "girls". H e will be sadly missed.
Don & Kara Trede
February 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Craig's family. He was a great guy to be around both in and out of work.
Sherri Swotek
February 1, 2009
I'm so deeply saddened to hear of this loss. I have some wonderful memories of Craig when working with him at Charleston's. Please keep your memories close, they truly will help you through this very difficult time.
Collin Hovinga & Amy Tietsort Hovinga
February 1, 2009
To the Lang Family during this time of tragic loss, may God's peace that surpasses all understanding be with you. Craig was a guy of remarkable character and is remembered fondly from TJ and from HyVee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill (Bintz) Hays
February 1, 2009
Lisa & Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of Craig. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the days & months ahead. May you find comfort in knowing that others care and you are thought of often. God bless you all!
Byron & Miwa Fastnacht
February 1, 2009
To the Lang Family,
May GOD Bless and keep you close during your time of sorrow. And may your hearts and minds always be filled with the loving memories of Craig.
Ken & Shelli Dimmitt
February 1, 2009
Jack & Kathy,
May your memories of Craig give you strength and the love of those around you help you through the difficult days ahead.
Lisa Strittmatter
February 1, 2009
Lisa and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband and father. I hope that all of the wonderful memories you have of him will help you through this difficult time.
Randy Chamberlain
February 1, 2009
To Craigs family, friends I pray that they are comforted in this very difficult time and find comfort in God's love and peace and may you be comforted in his arms.
I'll miss you Craig you were such a great guy to be around and just fun to work with and you always did have that smile on your face even when the railroad was driving us crazy.
I'll miss you Craig... RIP
Randy Chamberlain
Heidi (Hostetter) Messerole
February 1, 2009
Lang Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. I met Craig through the friendship I have with Lisa 20yrs ago to now. Craig had a spirit about him that shined, he was a great person, husband, father and a wonderful friend who will be missed by all. May the memories you created over the years, the love and comfort of friends and family outweigh the pain and carry you through this difficult time. Lisa, please call anytime if you need to talk and remember our home is always open if you need some time away. God Bless the entire family!
John Olmstead
February 1, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Chris Hempel
February 1, 2009
We are so sorry and we are always here for you. Craig will be missed very much. Lots of love Bill, Chris, Jeff & Megan
Mark McKnight
February 1, 2009
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Craig and cannot imagine the grief and sorrow the family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and all who knew Craig. I'm sure he will live on through the lives he's touched and he will without a doubt be forever a part of all of us in everything we do.
TAMI MILLER-HALSTROM
January 31, 2009
LISA, ALLYSSA, AND KYLIE,
I USE TO WORK WITH BOTH OF YOU AT HY-VEE MANY YEARS AGO. CRAIG WAS SUCH A NICE KIND MAN AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I DON'T THINK I EVER HEARD HIM SAY A BAD THING ABOUT ANYONE. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. MY DAUGHTER ALLYSON USE TO BE FRIENDS WITH KYLIE TOO WHEN WE LIVED IN MINDEN. LISA, YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BE WITH YOU AND HELP YOU ALL THRU THIS.
January 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Craig will be truely missed. Call if you need anything Lisa.
Rachel and Terry Wellman
Jerica and Mya Doty
Dave Daugherty
January 31, 2009
Carri and I both worked with Craig and Lisa at Hy-Vee. We are so very sorry for your loss. I never saw Craig without a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Deb Ahart{Driver}
January 31, 2009
Kathy, I am so sorry for you and your family. I hope that you will get through with with the comfort of all your family and friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. If you ever need a ear or shoulder to lean on you can call me. Dan and I lost his daughter last year, so I have a idea of what you must be going through. Stay strong, hold onto each other, days of ease will follow.
Chris Fisher
January 31, 2009
The Oak Tree Inn staff in North Platte send our prayers.
Alan McKee
January 31, 2009
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family. I went to school with Craig but have not seen him in quit some time. Craig always had a smile and a laugh. God Bless.
Kip Peterson
January 31, 2009
Lisa & Family,
My prayers go out to you and girls.
Craig and I were bat boys for TJ in
the late 70's. Also from our days at
Hy-vee and TJ. God Bless you.
Boone Christo
January 31, 2009
Jack,
I was so sorry to hear of your lose. I remember Craig from the Vickers days.Your in my thoughts and prayeers.
Boone Christo
Anna Siefken Hardesty
January 31, 2009
Katie and I would like to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Craig will be sorely missed. God bless you and your family through this very difficult time.
Dean & Tina Fastnacht
January 31, 2009
To the entire Lang family - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Craig was an awesome guy who will be missed. God be with you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara (Orme) Fisher
January 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
In time the memories will help heal you all. God bless.
Tom Dworak
January 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Sutherland
January 31, 2009
Craig was one of the nicest guys I ever had the privilege to know. He was a rare character and I know he is sorely missed at work. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Lang family.
Trisha
January 31, 2009
Lucille I want to say I'm sorrie to you and your family for your loss.
Dawn Casey
January 30, 2009
To the family of Craig,
I've never met you in person, but my parents are your neighbors in Neola. (Don and Mary Zimmerman) My mom told me this morning about your loss. I'm so sorry. I just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you all go through this horribly difficult time in your life.
Tony and Julie Boles (Drugtown)
January 30, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sheri Rose
January 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this time. I went to school and church with Craig. And our kids played soccer together.
Sheri (Spanyers) Rose and boys Kurtis and Brandon Rose
Steve Andersen
January 30, 2009
Lisa,Alyssa & Kylie
My deepest sympathies to you all. I really enjoyed coaching with Craig a few years ago and became good friends with him. He was a very caring guy. I know it is very hard to make sense out of what happened but i know there are alot of family & friends out there to help you all thru this tough time. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Toni Doty (Caputo)
January 30, 2009
Lisa and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Craig. I remember working with you both at Hy-Vee many years ago. May the memories and everlasting love give you the strength to get through the pain. Your family is in our prayers.
Mark and ReNay Derengowski
January 30, 2009
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel the Lord's comfort in your time of sorrow.
Mike and Stephanie Knoble
January 30, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Troy Buck
January 30, 2009
One of the nicest guys I knew on the railroad. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Leland Fox
January 30, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the entire Lang family. I knew Craig & Lisa from our days at Hy-Vee. Craig was a tremendous person and a terrific husband and father. I still don't know how to make sense of this, but I know now that Craig is resting peacefully. God bless the Lang family and their friends.
Gary Wilkerson
January 30, 2009
Lisa, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and Rebecca Wilkerson
Ryan Linehan
January 30, 2009
To the family of Craig,
Our deepest sympathy from our family to yours. May God get you and your family through this time. You are in our thoughts.
Rachel Pickinpaugh (Rojas)
January 30, 2009
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
Kenneth Stanfield
January 30, 2009
Craig you will always remembered and missed
Randy Watts
January 30, 2009
Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and the girls.
January 30, 2009
Lisa, Alyssa & Kylie,
We are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Craig was a great person and a wonderful friend. Please feel free to call us at anytime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Luke & Molly Wright
Deb Hulbert/Ainsworth
January 30, 2009
Lang family
I am sorry for your loss, I went to school with Craig at TJ. Your family will be in my prayers. God bless you.
Joyce Theisen
January 30, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of you in your time of need. Joyce (Shipley) Theisen
Wendy and Rodney Schultz
January 30, 2009
Lisa, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy also sends his condolences.
Jami Strohbehn-Beavers
January 30, 2009
To the family of Craig,
You have my dearest sympathy. I use to work with Craig and Lisa at Hy-Vee many years ago and talk about a wonderful person. May god bless all of you and know that he is in a better place.
Frank Bouska
January 30, 2009
Lisa, i'm sorry for the loss you have suffered, if there is anything i can help with or to just lend a ear to listen, please let me know. My # 402-990-3030
Sandy Lee
January 30, 2009
Mike, Alison and Zach,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Lee, Sandy and Kurt
Larry & Julie Shinn
January 30, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts
are with you and your family.
Amy (Rhoades) Brown
January 30, 2009
Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you seek comfort in the many wonderful memories of Craig. My thoughts are with you in such a difficult time.
Jen Medearis Underwood
January 30, 2009
Lisa, girls and the entire Lang family,
I can't begin to express how sorry we were to hear about the loss of Craig. If there is ever anything at all we can do to help please let us know. Alyssa and Kylie I hope you know you will always have the best guardian angel anyone could ask for.
John Kellogg
January 30, 2009
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless
Erin Sayer (O'Grady)
January 30, 2009
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Craig was a classmate of mine at TJ and a sweet person. My thoughts are with you.
Rita Cover
January 30, 2009
My deapest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Rita & Jim Cover
Aileen Eatherton
January 30, 2009
Lisa,
I am sorry for your loss, Craig was a nice guy. I know what you are going thru, if you need anything just give me a call, day or nite.
Aileen Cool eatherton
Dani Cox
January 30, 2009
Lisa; Alyssa and Kylie: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Craig was such a great person and will be missed by everyone. If you need anything, or someone just to talk to, I am here for you.
Barbara Jackson
January 30, 2009
No words can express the joy of having a son and the sorrow of losing one. God bless you all.
Sonny, Barbara & Darrin Jackson
Mike and Pat Mongan
January 30, 2009
Our prayers are with you all.
Kelly Nesmith
January 30, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary Ann Armstrong
January 30, 2009
My sympathy to the Lang family,
May your many memories help you through this difficult time, and bring you comfort.
Michael Simpson
January 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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