Donald E. Lang, age 77 years, formerly of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at Life Care Center in Burlington, Kansas on Monday evening, September 9, 2024. Don was born on January 9, 1947 at Great Bend to William “Otto” and Mary (Rider) Lang, and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1965. He served in the US Navy from January 1966 to November 1968 aboard the USS Bennington in the Pacific during the Vietnam era. He started Lang’s Electric as a Master Electrician in 1983 and also worked for Great Bend USD428 for over 20 years, retiring in 2012. Don was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1127 in Great Bend, and was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, wildlife photography, and hiking and walking.
Survivors include three sons: William “Ray” Lang of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian C. Lang of Great Bend and Ryan Lang of Denver, Colorado; two daughters: Mara (& Dustin) Mattheyer of Ellis, Kansas and Jennifer (& Shawn) Nemnich of Ellsworth, Kansas; 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; his former wife Debrah Boger of Great Bend, with whom he remained close friends; one sister Mary Beth (& Mike) Bolyard of Pratt, Kansas; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Gwen Hipp in 2012 and his brother Alvin Lang in 2021.
Cremation has been chosen and a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. The family has requested that Memorial Contributions be made in care of the family for later designation. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at http://www.chartergreatbend.com.