Carl J. Lange Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 14, 2026 with his family by his side.

Carl was born August 23, 1938 in Columbus, WI to Rudolph and Anna Lange. He was the second oldest of 18 children. He attended Rio High School graduating in 1957. After graduation, he served in the US Army.

On August 9, 1957 he married Arlene Ward. He had 3 children; Joe, Jeff and Kim. Carl enjoyed spending time with the area kids teaching snowmobile safety for 30 years, driving school bus, and attending any sporting event he could. His dedication to these kids earned him the prestigious "F Blanket". This is awarded to those who stand out and go above and beyond to help the school children.

Carl served as president of the Independent Order of Foresters for 4 years. During that time, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award for helping disaster victims. Carl also held the secretary position for his bowling league and was employed as an electrician for Carroll Electric for over 30 years.

In his free time he enjoyed spending time with family friends and always had a joke to tell. 

Carl is survived by this wife Arlene; son Jeff (Diana Bush) Lange of Brooklyn, WI; daughter Kim (Mark) Gang of Harshaw, WI; daughter-in-law Jodi Lange, 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 8 brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his son Carl "Joe" Lange Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the American Legion Post 166, 201 S. Water St., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538.

Nitardy Funeral Home is proudly serving the family.