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Posted: 1/22/02

Ronnie Lange

Ronnie Allan Lange, 31, of Houston died Monday, January 14, 2002 at the Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN following a life-long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Ronnie Allan Lange was born February 3, 1970 in LaCrosse, WI, to Rick and Linda (Holte) Lange. On October 7, 2000, he married Rachel Ann Raynor at the South Ridge United Methodist Church.

Ronnie was a 1989 graduate of Houston High School and attended Winona Technical College for 2 years where he graduated with honors in his automotive field. After college he worked for Chrysler Motors in Winona until 1996 when he joined Eversole Motors in LaCrosse. In 2000 he began working for the city of Houston as mechanic and general city maintenance.

Ronnie was a member of the South Ridge United Methodist Church where he was a member of the board of directors. Ronnie enjoyed racing in stockcar races, driving in demolition derbies, and horseback riding. He was a member of the Yellow Ridge Rough Riders and the Minnesota Donkey and Mule Association. Ronnie knew how to enjoy life and outdoor sports including hunting and fishing. Even in the midst of his illness, Ronnie was sharing his excitement with his wife in the anticipation of their first child.

Survivors include his wife Rachel of Houston; his parents, Rick and Linda Lange; sister, Tari Lange of Eagan; parents-in-law, Terry and Rhonda Burfield of Spring Grove; brother-in-law, Daniel Burfield and sister-in-law, Sarah Burfield both of Spring Grove; Grandma Lange; step grandmother, Ruth Holte; Godson, Reece Lange; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his dog Junior.

He was preceded in death by his Grandpa and Grandma Holte, Grandpa Lange, and an aunt, Sharon Feran.

Visitation was Thursday, January 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Hoff Funeral Home in Houston. Services were held on Friday, January 18, at 1 p.m. at South Ridge United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

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