Obituary for Mr. Karl Heinz Lang
Karl Heinz Lang
May 28, 1938 – January 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Karl Heinz Lang, on January 18, 2021, in his 82nd year. Karl was born in Breisach, Germany on May 28, 1938. In July of 1958, at age 20, Karl immigrated to Canada, landing first in Montreal, QUE. From there, he traveled by rail and bus to Thunder Bay where he decided to find work and make a home. In 1963, he married, Leona Pawlik.
Karl owned and operated a successful roofing company, Strasser and Lang Roofing Contractors, with pride and passion for over 50 years. In his leisure time, Karl also enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and relaxing at his camp at Shebandowan Lake.
Karl was predeceased by his parents, Anna and Johann Lang, brother Manfred, special friend, Arlene Everett and step-daughter Carol Everett. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 28 years, Ryly Barnes-Lang, sons Greg (Kim) and Chris (Andrea), grandchildren Jenna and Jayda (Thunder Bay), Jesse, Dustin (Burlington), stepson, Jason Everett, siblings Helga, Siegfried, and Gerda, numerous nephews, and nieces in Germany, as well as his best friend and loyal dog, Mia.
Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and attentive Nurse Practitioner, Troy Myers of the Dilico Family Health Team who treated Karl with the utmost care and kindness.
Cremation has already taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 332 North May Street, Thunder Bay.
May 28, 1938 – January 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Karl Heinz Lang, on January 18, 2021, in his 82nd year. Karl was born in Breisach, Germany on May 28, 1938. In July of 1958, at age 20, Karl immigrated to Canada, landing first in Montreal, QUE. From there, he traveled by rail and bus to Thunder Bay where he decided to find work and make a home. In 1963, he married, Leona Pawlik.
Karl owned and operated a successful roofing company, Strasser and Lang Roofing Contractors, with pride and passion for over 50 years. In his leisure time, Karl also enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and relaxing at his camp at Shebandowan Lake.
Karl was predeceased by his parents, Anna and Johann Lang, brother Manfred, special friend, Arlene Everett and step-daughter Carol Everett. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 28 years, Ryly Barnes-Lang, sons Greg (Kim) and Chris (Andrea), grandchildren Jenna and Jayda (Thunder Bay), Jesse, Dustin (Burlington), stepson, Jason Everett, siblings Helga, Siegfried, and Gerda, numerous nephews, and nieces in Germany, as well as his best friend and loyal dog, Mia.
Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and attentive Nurse Practitioner, Troy Myers of the Dilico Family Health Team who treated Karl with the utmost care and kindness.
Cremation has already taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 332 North May Street, Thunder Bay.