Elroy Lang

Elroy Lang, 86, Jamestown, ND died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Jamestown Hospital in Jamestown, ND.

Elroy Lang was born December 18, 1923 on the family farm home south of Cleveland, ND, the son of Fred Lang and Emma (Haas) Lang. He attended the local rural school where he received his elementary education. He attended Sheyenne River Academy in Harvey, ND, and graduated in 1944. He attended Walla Walla College in Washington and received his BS in Mathematics; later receiving his Master's Degree at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.

He and Maxine Kom were married June 18, 1950 at Willamina, Oregon. They made their 1st home in Sutton, ND. He was a high school math teacher, teaching at various towns around North Dakota, until moving to Jamestown, ND. They retired in Jamestown in 1985. Following the death of Maxine, in April of 2010, Elroy continued to reside in Jamestown.

He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamestown, ND.

He enjoyed coin collecting and being in the outdoors. He assisted Maxine in her garden. He also enjoyed morning visits at Hardees for coffee.

He is survived by his sister-in law, Olga (Floyd) Lang-Rodin, Jamestown, ND and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, twin brother, Marvin and younger brother, Clarence.

The Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday October 21, 2010 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Darren Purdy, officiating.

The interment will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Jamestown, ND.

Visitation: 9-8 Wednesday October 20, 2010 at the Funeral Home in Jamestown.

Prayer Service: 7:00 PM Wednesday October 20, 2010 at the Haut Funeral Chapel in Jamestown, ND.