Alvin Lang

Alvin Carl Lang was born in Nelson Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota, on December 26, 1920, the son of Walter and Minnie (Lorenz) Lange. Alvin grew up on the family farm and attended District 22 Country School. He served in the United States Air Force, as an aircraft mechanic, from 1942-1945. He returned to LaSalle and went to work for LaSalle Farmers Grain, which he worked for 50 plus years retiring in 1997. Alvin married Leora Campbell on November 3, 1951 in Madelia. Alvin was active in the LaSalle Fire Department for many years, taught gun safety for many years, was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., and LaSalle Lutheran Church. Alvin enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Alvin is survived by his children, Steven (Laura) Lang of St. James, Debra Melheim of St. James, Brenda Hoffman of St. James, sister, Frances Ronnei of Bloomington, brother, Marvin Lang of Spring Park, grandchildren, Christopher (Terri) Melheim of Sleepy Eye, Ryan Melheim of St. James, Lucas Melheim (Nathan Hemmelgarn) of Farmington, Cody Hoffman ( his fianc Megan Davis) of St. James, Caleb Hoffman of LaSalle, Rachel Lang of St. James, McKenzie Lang of St. James, great-grandson, Derek Melheim of St. James, step-great-grandson Mason Buller of International Falls, step-great-granddaughter, Maddie Buller of International Falls and great-great-grandson, Jonathan Fischer of Jackson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leora, son Randy, parents, Walter Minnie Lange and in-laws, Claude Effie Campbell. First Visitation 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Second Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Saturday, April 18, 2015 LaSalle Lutheran Church 100 2nd Ave. S LaSalle, Minnesota, United States 56056 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, April 18, 2015 LaSalle Lutheran Church 100 2nd Ave. S LaSalle, Minnesota, United States 56056 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States