James E. Lang, 84, left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father early on the morning of June 8, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Monsignor Jeffery Burrill officiating. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial will take place in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery following the service where military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 54 - Marshfield. Pallbearers will be Dave Lang, Rick Lang, Stacy Makovsky, Rob Nelles, John Wingert, and Pat Wingert.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 4-7 pm at Rembs Funeral Home, and on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of the service at the church.
James “Jimbo” Lang was born on August 16, 1940, in Marshfield to John and Regina Lang. He, together with his large family, grew up on the family farm in the township of McMillan. He attended St. John the Baptist School and Columbus Catholic High School. He was united in marriage to Jeanette A. Russ on October 24, 1959. They had three sons, Lyle, Larry, and Lee
As a young man, Jim worked for Rollohome, Marshfield Homes, and Mobile Plywoods. In 1963, he was called to serve in the US Army, stationed at Fort Riley, KS, and eventually served one tour of duty with the 1st Engineer Division in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966.
Following his military service, Jim began his life as an entrepreneur, starting and operating a few small businesses, including the creation of Lang Furniture, Inc. Locally, he may be best remembered for operating his famous “Ring the Dinger” Striker game at the Marshfield Fair, in addition to owning and operating a selection of amusement rides and concessions all over the state of Wisconsin.
Jimbo, a dynamic character, enjoyed many hobbies, including scouting for and collecting antiques, fishing, deer hunting, helping his numerous Amish friends, mowing his lawn, and spending time with his family.
His children, lovingly survive James; Lyle (Julie) Lang, and Larry (Patty) Lang, both of whom reside in Marshfield. He is also survived by his grandson, Kip (Sarah) Lang of Spencer, and granddaughter, Margo Lang of Madison, as well as two beautiful great- granddaughters, Jazlyn and Addilyn, and his beloved special friend and companion, Debbie Brey. Also surviving are Jim’s three sisters, Janice Hansen, Judy (Dale) Garfield, and Jeanie (Darrell) Paasch, all of Marshfield, as well as many very special nieces, nephews, and in- laws. He is further lovingly survived by a step-granddaughter, Alexandra Meier-Purkapile; Patty’s children and grandchildren; his former daughter-in-law, Nancy Lang, and her son, Kade Dovenbarger.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette; his youngest son, Lee; his parents, John and Regina Lang; siblings, Joanne (Lang) Wingert-Riflemann, Jack Lang, Jerry Lang, Jerome Lang, and Jacinta Lang; his nephew and Godson, Shawn Lang; and other special in- laws.
Donations may be made in Jim’s Memory to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Columbus Catholic High School, both of Marshfield.
Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com
