Clifford W. Lang

Clifford W. Lang, 91, Lake Wales, Florida, died Friday August 12, 2022.

He was born January 3, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Karlen) Lang.

Clifford was a veteran of the US Army.  After serving his Army commitment, he entered the work force at American Motors in Kenosha, WI, owned a local neighborhood tavern in Kenosha, and finished his working career and retired after 24 years at Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors.

In his younger years he formed a popular Polka band, Cliff Lang and the Jolly Dutchman. After retirement, he moved to Florida.  Initially spending his winters in Florida and his summers in Wisconsin before making Florida his full time residence.   In Florida, his love of Polka Music, his Concertina, and his Mitty continued with his Association as a member of the Central Florida Accordion Club.   Clifford was often seen playing for audiences at the VFW, the Club house at his residence, the Moose Lodge, and bringing musical enjoyment to local residents of the assisted living and nursing homes in the Lake Wales Florida area.

Clifford lived life to the fullest...always with a smile and an optimistic view.   He enjoyed fishing, camping, long road trips on his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, Wisconsin Sports (Brewers/Packers/Badgers), time with his fellow service members at the VFW and American Legion, and his brotherhood at the Moose Lodge.  And…most recently, his new golf cart for “buzzing” around his Florida Saddlebag Community visiting his neighbors and friends.

Survivors include his daughters, Pam (Jim) Daniels, Mesa, Arizona, Trish (Bob) Jumbeck, Waukesha, Brenda Lang-Potts, Mundelein Illinois; Grandchildren Stephanie, Ashley, Jess; Great Grandchildren Mason, Cecelia, and Nova: and his loving sister, Geraldine Juedes, Tomahawk.  Clifford was proceeded in death by his oldest daughter, Karen.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 31, 2022 at Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the chapel. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Montgomery-Plant-Dudley, Post 10, Wausau.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice in memory of Clifford.,

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com