Henry J. Lang

Henry J. Lang, 83, Marathon passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, the family farm, which he loved very deeply. He was born June 20, 1933 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lang. On June 24, 1953 he married Adeline Wieloch at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Henry was proud to be a lifelong dairy/ginseng farmer on the family farm in the town of Cassel. One of his greatest memories on the family farm was hosting his youngest grandsons wedding there in July of 2015. Some of his favorite pastimes included snowmobiling in his earlier years, ice fishing, playing the concertina, spending time up north at the cottage and listening to Polka music. Henry and Adeline enjoyed many trips out west to Las Vegas, Laughlin, Nevada, Hawaii and San Francisco. Henry was also an avid Packers fan. When it came to family for Henry he would do anything for them. He enjoyed the time he spent with his wife, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Most especially he was eagerly awaiting the birth of his great granddaughter this upcoming June. Henry enjoyed going out to eat with his family and was proud of each one of his children's and grandchildren's accomplishments throughout their lives. "We love you Papa and we will miss you forever." Survivors include his wife Adeline Lang, Marathon, his children, Cary Lang, Hortonville, Debra (Matt) Schleinz, Wausau and Judy (Brian) Carr, Marathon, his loving grandchildren, Michaela Schleinz, Kyle (Trisha) Carr, Kody Carr and Garrett (Kellie) Carr and two great grandchildren, Caison and Asher Carr and a great granddaughter expected in June. Henry is further survived by his brother, Fred (Lillian) Lang, Wausau and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his longtime companion, Jake, who was always by his side. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Marie Karlen, Florence Kurtzweil and Helen Kurtzweil and one brother, Alex Lang. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon and again on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the staff with Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, especially Mary Mack, Dr. Peterson and staff with the Aspirus Cancer Center, to Debbie Marzynski for her outstanding care of Henry while he was ill and to Rev. Joseph Diermeier for his many visits and specials words of prayer for Henry while he was ill. We thank you all for what you have done for Henry and God Bless you all.