On Saturday January 2, 2021, Larry Arthur Lange passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 62. He was born November 4, 1958 in Bay City to Gerald R. Lange and Margie S. (Rotarius) Lange Mogg. He attended Kawkawlin Elementary School, Kolb, Handy High School and graduated from Western High School in 1976. Larry went into electrical sales at Medler Electric from 1978 to 2001 and Standard Electric 2001 to 2003, and then took a disability retirement.
Larry was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the outdoors. He had a passion for cars and car racing, and spent hours in the garage working on his pride and joy: a 1967 Chevelle. Larry also loved rock and roll music and always had it playing loudly. He loved his family, spending time with his grandchildren and his very special canine friend, Maggie.
Larry is survived by his children: Brendan Michael Lange, Shelden Mitchell Lange (Kaitlyn) and Janessa Dañnae Wyzgowski (Terry), and their mother Tammy Michelle (Cody) Lange; Grandchildren: Kellin Rae and Kieran Mitchell Lange, Arthur Jack and Eleanor Grey Wyzgowski; His mother Margie S. Mogg, Sisters: Lynda S. Booms (Glenn), Tina M. Lange (Mike Hoffman): Brother Randy G. Lange and a special friend, Kay Stewart. He is predeceased in death by his Father Gerald R. Lange, Grandparents Walter and Margaret Rotarius and Clara and Arthur Lange; step-father and friend Ervin D. Mogg; special cousin and friend John Thomas White III (Bo).
The family will be present at Gephart Funeral Home Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for visitation and to celebrate his life. Memories can be shared any time after 3:00 p.m. A private burial will take place on Monday January 11, 2021. We are currently still under the governor's executive order of social distancing and limited to 25 visitors in the chapel at one time. You may experience a wait while paying your respects, face coverings must be worn. Donations may be made to an organization of your choice encouraging young new hunters and fishermen to experience outdoor adventures, such as mucc.org and projectfish.org, or the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.