mily, or anyone who stopped for a visit. She baked endless loaves of rye bread. She never showed up for a family gathering or kids' birthdays without a loaf of bread of each person's favorite kind.
But one of her most favorite things was when she and Russ spent time with their grandchildren. Whether it was a basketball or football game, cattle show or rabbit show, they was there supporting them all! But above all else, whenever she and Russ were together, life was perfect!
Proceeding Joan in death were her husband, her parents, her sisters-in-law Norma Nelson, Vera and husband Elvin Holtz; brothers-in-law Jack and wife Helga Lange, and Mark Lange; son-in-law BJ Thomas.
Survivors include her children Timothy and Patricia Lange, Sibley, Iowa; Bruce and Darcia Lange, Promise City, Iowa; and Lori Thomas, Fort Dodge, Iowa. His grandchildren Cory and Karen Lange, Bogart, GA; Brett and Rani Lange, Leawood, KS; Lance and Bethany Lange, Promise City, IA; Daniel and April Lange, Royalton, MN ; Jennifer and Christopher Runge, Sibley, IA; Elizabeth and Andy Sims, Little Rock, AK; Christian and Kimberly Lange, Sibley, IA; Chad and Courtney Maas, Wayne, NE; Kyle and April Maas, Duncombe, IA. Great-grandchildren Ashlyn and Tyler Lange; Hannah and Ethan Lange; Tanner Lange; Zoey Lange; Madalyn and Jackson Lange; Emily and Tori Runge; Raegan, Grant, and Grady Maas; Brynlee, Brecken, and Brenna Maas. Two step grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren, and three step great, great grandchildren. ALL BECAUSE TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE!
Joan is also survived by sister-in-law Carolyn and husband Joe Mason, White Lake, MI; and brother-in-law Richard Nelson, Elk Horn, IA; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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