Jimmie Lange, of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, at the age of 70. Mr. Lange is survived by his wife Edith Lange, of Mason, two daughters Jennifer Bond and husband Toby of San Antonio and Ericha Lange of San Antonio and a sister Lois Crenwelge and husband Cecil of Doss.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, August 6, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason. Services will conclude with military honors. Visitation with the family will be held in the church fellowship hall following the service. Honorary pallbearers are Kris Eckert, Larry Sladek, David Carter, Charles Carter, Mark Lange and Eddy Wayne Priess.

Jimmie was born in Brady on August 9, 1946 to Belmore C. Lange and Gertrude Friday Lange. He was raised in Mason and was a graduate of Mason High School. Jimmie loved Mason and spent as much of his life here as he was able. In 1972 Jimmie graduated from Southwest Texas State University and on December 29th of that year he married Edith Henson.

Jimmie worked as a teacher, principal and eventually as a superintendent in Mason, Pasadena, Granger, Falls City and Rochelle. He had a gift for teaching and a love for his students and the teachers he worked with. His students in return loved and respected him.

The tragic death of his father helped him to understand the importance of family and he never missed an opportunity to spend time with his wife and children as well as his aunts, uncles and cousins. He was involved with 4H and FFA and helped the kids with their projects. Jimmie enjoyed visiting with people and if he went to the feed store you knew he would be there for a while visiting. He loved to spend time at the ranch and he also enjoyed fishing.

Jimmie will be missed by his family and friends and by his beloved dog Abbie.

Memorials may be made on-line or by mail to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850. This organization helps support families of wounded warriors during their stay in the hospital.