Steven V. Lange

Steven V. Lange, age 64, of Coldwater, Ohio died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.  He was born March 19, 1957, in Celina to Vernon L. Lange and the late Mary Catherine (Wagner) Lange.  His father survives in St. Henry.  On April 25, 1980, he married Mary “Jodie” (Reigelsperger) Lange, and she survives in Coldwater.  Steve is also survived by children: Jenny & John Hemmelgarn of Coldwater, Brad & Danielle Lange of Tipp City, Kim Delzeith of Coldwater, Julie & Andy Balster of Coldwater, and his nine grandchildren, Hope, Hugh, Lucas, Joanna, Isaac, Jack, Isla, Ainsley, and Esmae.  Also surviving Steve are his siblings and in-laws: Kathleen Rasberry of Celina, Tricia & Randy Christian of Celina, Sandy Baumer of Coldwater, Ken & Cindy Lange of Celina, Lori & Randy Porter of Celina, Barb & Jim Hess of Ft. Recovery, Jeff & Diane Lange of St. Henry and Tony & Jodi Lange of St. Henry, Linda & Kurt McAfee and Deb & Mark Schroyer all of Coldwater.

In addition to his mother, Steve is preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Louie & Joan Reigelsperger and a sister-in-law Sandy Collett.   He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater.  Steve was a hard worker and was employed at Crown Equipment since 1985, and previously worked for Cy Schwieterman.  He was a handy man and could tinker with and fix most anything.  However, his greatest joys in life were his grandchildren and spending time with his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater.  Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.  Friends may call 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 14, and 9:00 to 10:00 am on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.  Condolences may be expressed at hogenkampfh.com.