Friday, May 7, 2021

Obituary -- Ben Lang 1960-2021

Ben Eric Lang was born July 14, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Bob and Velma (Cooper) Lang. He passed away May 6, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri. 

Ben grew up in Isadora, Missouri. He was a member of the Westfork Booster 4H Club. He attended school in Sheridan, Missouri until they consolidated with Grant City. Ben graduated with the class of 1979 from Worth County High School. He attended the Grant City Christian Church. 

Ben worked for Larry Chicken for several years. He also worked for the City of Grant City until his retirement. Ben loved to be around people and was a friend to all who knew him. He always had a smile on his face. 

Ben was preceded in death by his wife Cindy in 2020 and his father Robert. 

He is survived by his mother Velma Jean Lang of Chelan, Washington, sisters: Margaret Stevens of Bedford, Iowa, Mary Kirkpatrick of Quincy, Washington State and Norma Lang of Texas; step-children: Loren Baker, Angela Huntsman and Krystal (Lowell) Hoff; step-grandchildren: Dylan, Jordan (Aubrey) and Brandon Huntsman and Jason Baker, nieces, nephews, close friend Rod and his dog Beethoven.  

Graveside Memorial Services and Inurnment were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 10, 2021 in the Bethel Cemetery near Grant City, Missouri. Arrangements were under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City.


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