James Lang Obituary

James John Lang, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Jim was born to James and Rose Lang in Chicago, IL on August 25, 1929, where he later attended Illinois Institute of Technology, receiving a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1951, he joined the staff of Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque where he worked for 39 years, retiring in 1990. He served in the Army from 1954-1956 and was assigned to Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia. He received his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNM under Sandia Labs TDP program in 1962. He was a member of ASME, NM society of Professional Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma, and Tau Beta Pi. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Willete; and his children, Debra Hutchins and husband, Jim, and their son, Wesley of Albuquerque, and Gary Land and wife, Katie and family (Trevor, Tanner, Riley and McKinley) of Arizona. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Rose Reisiger and Blanche Wostratzky of IL and their families; and brother-in-law, Richard Ubl and wife, Carol and their family in IL. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. at French-Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UNM's Engineering Scholarship Program, UNM Foundation, Two Woodward Ctr, 700 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please visit online guestbook for Jim at www.RememberTheirStory.com. Info: 505-823-9400