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Gerald Kenneth Lange
June 22, 1949 - April 10, 2024
TODDVILLE, IA - Gerald Kenneth Lange, 74, of Toddville, IA, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital following a long lung illness.
Funeral mass was, 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at St. Matthew Catholic Church by Fr. Douglas Loecke. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visited with the family on Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the church. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy; daughter, Kris (Aussie) Wendt; and son, Kevin (Kelly) Lange both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren: Jordan, Shelby, Kennedy and Taylor of Waterloo and Cedar Rapids; great-grandchild, Raelyn of Waterloo; and brother, Dale (Diane) Lange of Fall River, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gerald was born on June 22, 1949, in Columbus, WI, the son of Kenneth and Phyllis (Renner) Lange. He attended Columbus Elementary and graduated in 1967 from Columbus High School.
Gerald attended Black Hawk Technical College in Rock County, WI from 1972 to 1974, graduating with an Associate degree. He served as a Sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, from 1967 to 1971.
On August 1, 1970, Gerald married Judith Klink in Beaver Dam, WI. He was a Technical Writer for Rockwell Collins, working from 1974 to his retirement in 2012. Gerald was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Gerald was an airplane mechanic in the Air Force and loved anything to do with airplanes, including having his pilot's license. Beyond airplanes he enjoyed woodworking, crafting beautiful pieces of furniture and wooden bowls. He was an avid Mustang enthusiast and cherished motorcycling.
Gerald's greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren, leaving behind many memories for all who knew him.
Memorials may be directed to the Make a Wish Foundation: Make-A-Wish® Iowa, 3009 100th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322-3220.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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Jane Hoskins
June 16, 2025
Jerry, our childhood memories are constant. RIP Jannie
Jane Shebesta Hoskins
July 17, 2024
We were children mates in little Mexico, in Columbus WI. Our parents were neighbors. Played and played childhood games and lots of pretend. My parents were Miles and Rose Shebesta and I was Jannie. We moved away when I was 9. Jerry´s parent were always known to me as Jean and Kenny and yes his little brother Dale. We had a great childhood and I will always have fond memories of you Jerry! RIP!!!
Sue Grace
April 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I worked with Jerry at Rockwell Collins for many years. He was a great man and so easy to work with. He was kind and thoughtful. My prayers and hugs to Judy and his family. ❤
Jim Aune
April 12, 2024
I'm so very sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. He was my mentor when I started at Collins over 20 years ago, and I've never forgotten how welcome he made me feel and how thoroughly he brought me up to speed. Gerry was always quick with a smile, appreciated a good joke, and was as good as they come both at what he did and how he related to his co-workers. I have thought of him often over the years after he retired, and always with a great deal of respect. My sincere condolences to his family.
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