Manley William Lange, 88, of Harmony, died March 1, 2018, at St. Marys hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Granger, Minn., with burial in Big Spring Lutheran Cemetery, rural Harmony, Minn. Friends may call from noon until time of services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral is assisting the family.
Manley was born on September 22, 1929, in Harmony, Minn., to Friebert and Sarah (Miller) Lange. He lived his entire life on the farm where he was raised. Manley attended the Big Spring country school. He was confirmed at the Big Spring Church in 1944. He attended Harmony High School and graduated in 1947. On September 7, 1952, Manley married Lorraine Olson at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. In 2017 a wedding anniversary party was held with all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren present to celebrate 65 years of marriage.
Manley and Lorraine made their life together on the Lange farm, where Manley was fortunate to farm alongside many members of his family over the years. Farming was Manley’s job, hobby and interest. He was proud of the family that he and Lorraine raised.
In 1970, Manley became a salesman for RENK seed, and sold seed for 45 years. He enjoyed his years with RENK seed.
Manley served in many different roles for the Big Spring Church, including church council and many various other duties. Manley mowed lawn for the Big Spring Church for many years, which brought him much enjoyment.
Manley and Lorraine enjoyed many trips with their children over the years, as well as taking trips with their RENK Seed friends.
Manley is survived by his wife Lorraine, three children: Steve of Spring Grove, Debra (Skip) of St. Charles, and Scott (Julie) of Harmony, 12 grandchildren: Ryan Lange, Kyle (Kiersten) Lange, Carlie (Jarred) Stevens, Tina (Jim) Peters, Kari (Brett) Broadwater, John (Heather) Pfremmer, Joey Pfremmer, Sara (Brandon) Snipes, Heather (Chuck) Barth, Derek (Sandi) Lange, Brandon (Brittany) Lange, Alex (Kelsey) Lange; 22 great-grandchildren, brother Manford (Carol) Lange, and sister Dolly Mensink. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Elmer and Marguerite, sister and brother-in-law George and Viola Klomp, sister and brother-in-law Erling and Annabelle Kvam, and brother-in-law Arlyn Mensink.