Beverly Lange

MARSHALL - Beverly Jean Lange, 89, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Nov. 23, 2023, after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beverly was born on April 1, 1934, the daughter of Arno and Martha Buehler. She called herself an April Fool’s baby, but she was no fool. Beverly started grade school early (persistently following her older brother to school), then graduated with honors from Marshall High School in 1951 and the Nursing School at Methodist Hospital in 1954. Beverly married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Lange, on Feb. 12, 1955. They enjoyed 65 years together and had four children.

Beverly loved and was extremely proud of her 50+ year career as a nurse in Madison (Methodist/Meriter Hospital and Dean Clinic) and Mauston (Hess Memorial). Outside of work and after retirement in 2005, she continued that “always willing to help” attitude, caring for her family and her many friends and neighbors over the years. Beverly was involved with different organizations in Marshall, but most importantly for her, was the Methodist Church. She was an active member, volunteering whenever needed, and even serving on several mission trips, two of them to Chile to build churches and homes.

Beverly was busy, but not too busy to attend the many sports, musical, and dance events her children and grandchildren were involved in. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at bridge and euchre clubs, class reunions, and other activities, always bringing sweet treats to eat. Beverly and Bob were UW Badgers football season ticket holders since the 1970s and enjoyed traveling to many bowl games and road trips. They became snowbirds and wintered in Tucson Estates, enjoying new experiences, and developing new friendships that she treasured.  Although Alzheimer’s disease wore her down, Beverly never lost her sense of humor, her respect for others, and her ability to make people smile.

Beverly is survived by her children, Dennis (Carol Johnson-Lange) Lange, Dwayne (Gigi) Lange, David (Lois Herfel) Lange and Debra Lange; six grandchildren, Evan Lange, Jordan Lange, Amber Sheff, Hannah (Weston) Kanouse, Casey (Michael) Wehrli and Leah (Ryan) Huston; and three great-grandchildren, Molly Foster, Clara and Andrew Wehrli; sisters-in-law, Gwen Buehler and Mary Ann (Henry) Veith; and brother-in-law Darrell (Carol) Lange. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; and her brother, Kenneth.

A Funeral Service will be held at MARSHALL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 318 William St., Marshall, at 11 a.m. on Friday Dec. 1, 2023, with Pastor Martina Stanton presiding. Burial will be held at Medina Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
 

Beverly and her family would like to thank Senior Helpers, the Sun Prairie Colonial Club, The Knoll and the Meadows at Oakwood Village and Agrace HospiceCare for the amazing people that helped to care for her in her final years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marshall UMC, Agrace HospiceCare, or Oakwood Village. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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