Margaret Lang
Margaret Mary Lang, 83, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, at St. Raphael Catholic Church with The Rev. Phil Schotzko officiating. Interment was in St. Raphael Cemetery.
Margaret Mary Meyer was born July 2, 1933, in Carroll, Iowa, to Anton and Margaret (Richert) Meyer. When Margaret was five years old, the family moved to a farm near New Ulm where they lived until moving to a farm near Springfield in 1953. She attended country school for seven years and St. Mary’s Catholic School in New Ulm for one year. Margaret was united in marriage to Leo Lang on Nov. 17, 1953. The couple lived on a farm near Springfield until moving into Springfield in October of 1960. Margaret worked at Eibners (now the Ulmer Cafe) in New Ulm, Pietrus and Del Monte in Sleepy Eye, and the Rainbow Café in Springfield for 24 years, Lang’s Meat Market for 33 years, and she was the first woman school bus driver in Springfield.
She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Margaret enjoyed playing cards, especially (Sheephead), puzzles, camping, water sports, family vacations, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was well-known for her American and German potato salads.
She is survived by her husband, Leo, of Springfield; children, Patrick (Kim) Lang of Springfield, Mary (John) Maas of Sleepy Eye, Suzanne (Ron) Trebesch of Sleepy Eye, Frederick ‘Fritz’ (Karen) Lang of Springfield, and Christopher Lang of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Marti of New Ulm; and brother, Herman Meyer of Pipestone. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Georgine Portner and Lucille Christensen; brothers, Frederick, Robert, Bennard, twin brother Warren, and William; and her faithful companion Max.
Sturm Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.