Charles Stange Obituary

CHARLES M. STANGE Charles M. Stange, age 83, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013, in his home. He was born on January 18, 1930, the son of Mildred and Herman Stange, in Oak Park, where he grew up. Charley graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School, enlisted in the US Navy, and then graduated with honors in 1952, from the University of Illinois. He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago, in 1965. During his career, Charley worked for Keebler, Security Mutual Casualty Company, Senior Home Sharing and Franciscan Ministries. He was a long time choir member, and also served on numerous boards & committees at Grace Lutheran Church, where he had been a member since 1956. He was influential in helping to get the ESSE center started, and served as treasurer. Charley was a soft spoken, kind, thoughtful and well respected person; he will be remembered fondly for his fairness and integrity. His longtime love of baseball began in grade school, and continued throughout his life. Charley was the beloved husband of Beatrice (Tostenson) for 57+ years, father of David (Shirley) and Nancy (Bruce) Lantz and the late Mark; cherished grandfather of Spencer, Garrett and Brittany Lantz. He was uncle to Lisa, Kurt, Gen and Jeff. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold, and sisters-in-law Dolores and Audrey Knutson (sister of Bea). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15 th , at 11:00a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, in Glen Ellyn. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 60137, or Elmhurst Hospice, 855 N. Church Ct., Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126. Arrangements handled by Leonard Memorial Home of Glen Ellyn. For information, call 630-469-0032