Paul Lange

Paul W. Lange Valparaiso Paul W. Lange, Professor Emeritus of Valparaiso University, passed away on September 1, 2003. He was born on September 15, 1906 in Seymour, Indiana, the son of Henry and Emma (Dierker) Lange. He taught in both parochial and public schools at the elementary and secondary levels, including The University of Chicago Laboratory School. After serving as Director of Curriculum of the Gary public schools, he moved to St. Louis where he helped organize, build, and administer two Lutheran high schools. He also served as guest professor at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, Washington University and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. For 18 years he served on the board for Parish Education of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. In 1962 he came to Valparaiso University as Professor and Head of the Education Department. He retired from the University in 1977 and continued to serve for another seven years as a volunteer liaison with Lutheran high schools throughout the country. He was honored with many awards including the Christus Vivit medal from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, the Christus Magister award from Lutheran Education Association, and an honorary doctorate from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois (his Alma Mater). He earned the Ph.B., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago. Paul Lange was a charter member of the Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools and the Lutheran Educatiton Association. His memberships also included Phi Delta Kappa and the National Society for the Study of Education. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 67 years; his children: Paul H. and Lucy Lange, Deborah and Roger Riske, and John and Lynn Lange; five grandchildren: Jennifer, Heather, Paul W. II, and David Lange, and Graham Riske. His parents, five brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. Visitation at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, September 5th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 12:00 Noon at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial on family plot in Racine, Wisconsin. Gifts in honor of Paul Lange may be given to the Immanuel Lutheran School or Valparaiso University. Arrangements by Moeller Funeral Home. Valparaiso. angelcrestinc.com