Lang, Rudolph 1853-1925

LANG, BAUMGARTNER, KRAUSE, COOK

Posted By: Linda Mohning (email)
Date: 3/25/2012 at 15:55:51

Rudolph Lang, another one of the early day builders of this community, and one of Remsen’s most highly esteemed old gentlemen has followed in the march of the long list of pioneers into the great beyond. Mr. Lang died at his home in Remsen Tuesday night, following a period of one year’s illness which during the last four weeks brought him intense suffering. His death was due to a complication of ailments coupled with the infirmities incident to advanced age.
The deceased was 71 years old last August. Until a year ago he enjoyed good health all his life, but during the last 12 months he failed rapidly and five weeks ago his condition suddenly took a bad turn and complications developed. Since that time his children were nearly always at his bedside, assisting their mother in every way possible to ease the burden of the patient, but in spite of their devotion and excellent care, Mr. Lang declined rapidly and the end came at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday night.
Rudolph Lang was born in Berne, Switzerland, August 23, 1863, a son of John and Mary Lang, who immigrated to this country in 1854 when Rudolph was but 1 year old. The family settled at Elgin, Ia., where Rudolph grew to young manhood, and where in 1885 he was united in marriage to Mary Baumgartner. In 1884 Mr. Lang had come to Remsen and settled on a farm four miles southeast of town. A year after their arrival Mrs. Lang passed away. The union was blessed with two children. In 1888 Mr. Lang joined hands at the marriage alter [altar] with Miss Mary Botilda Kruse, and to this union three children were born, but the mother was called to her heavenly reward in 1890.
After retiring from farm life Mr. Lang moved to Le Mars and made his home there for some time. In 1901 he was married to Henriette Cook, who also lived in Le Mars, and who survives him. The couple came to Remsen to spend their declining years, several years ago.
The deceased is survived by his widow and the following children: John Lang, Blabln, N. D. ; Mrs. Fred Brandt, Oakland, Cal., and Mrs. Henry Harnack, Mrs. John Harnack, jr., and Frank Lang, of Remsen. There are also five step-children: Mrs. J. C. Day, Mrs. John Gaden, Mrs. August Tonsfeldt, Henry Cook and David J. Cook, all living around Remsen. HE has two brothers, Nick and Gottlieb Lang, of Santa Cruz, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. William Siefke, of Remsen.
Ruldoph Lang’s death causes no little regret among a vast number of warm friends in Remsen and the surrounding community. He was a true Christian gentleman in every sense of the word, and enjoyed a well earned reputation for his honesty and many other manly qualities which endeared him to all of his acquaintances. His home life, though frequently interrupted by the hand of death, was all that a devoted husband and father could make it, and his presence in the family circle will be sadly missed. The many friends of the bereaved relatives extend sincerest sympathy in this hour of supreme bereavement.
The funeral will take place Friday afternoon, January 23, with services at the family home at 1 o’clock, followed by services conducted by Rev. Henry Reifschneider in St. Paul’s Evangelical church. – Le Mars Globe Post, Monday, January 26, 1925.
Also Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1925, page 6.