David L. Lang (1852-1933)

LANG, HILL, MCLAIN, WILSON, KOOSER, ALLEN

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/14/2021 at 20:44:13

From Nevada Evening Journal May 2, 1933 (page 1)

DAVE LANG DIED MONDAY EVENING

LONG TIME RESIDENT OF COUNTY CALLED BY DEATH LAST NIGHT

David L. Lang, 81, longtime prominent resident of Story county, died at the home of his only son Frank Lang in Ames, Monday evening at 6:30.

Mr. Lang came to Story county from Illinois close to a half century ago, was long a prominent farmer and active in political and civic affairs, later moved to Nebraska, where he engaged in the ranching business near Crawford, but a few years ago returned to Story county and has made his home with his son Frank Lang and family.

Mr. Lang at one time served on the board of supervisors of the county and was for some years steward of county farm, being succeeded in that position by his son.

He leaves besides the son Frank Lang, three daughters. They are Mrs. Genevieve Wilson of Pullman, Wash., Mrs. Charles Kooser of Ames and Mrs. Lyle Allen of Ames.

Funeral services for Mr. Lang will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Adams Funeral home in Ames, after which interment will be made in the Ames cemetery.

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: David L. Lang was married twice: (1) Addie M. Hill on 5 November 1873 in Henry County, Illinois and (2) Libbie E. McLain on 28 November 1893 in Ames, Story County, Iowa.