Robert Lange

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8. A retired pipefitter with Local 198 and a resident of Central, he died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He was 69 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 59pm, and on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 10am until religious services in the chapel at 2pm, conducted by Rev. Nick Hager. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by wife of 39 years, Linda Yoes Lange of Central two daughters, Lynn Roberts of Denham Springs and Kandy Tarver of Central two sons, J.C. Roberts of Tampa, Florida, and Ken Roberts of Cleveland, Ohio three sisters, Kathryn Kitty McLin of Laplace, and Margaret Carter and Diane Lange, both of Denham Springs 11 grandchildren seven greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, including Tina Hobbs and Jeanette Tynes who lived with him. Preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick Roberts parents, Albertha and Theodore Lange Sr, three brothers and five sisters. Pallbearers are Michael and Karl Garrett, Matthew, Ken, and J.C. Roberts, and Will Wales. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Meadors, and David, Rocky, Barry, Davey, Brandt, and Elisha Stanley. He was a member of Christ Central Church. He loved playing his marble game with Margaret and Diane at his house with his rules. He also enjoyed playing dominos and cards with his family, family reunions, listening to audio books, and watching The Three Stooges. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Central Church, 10523 Lovett Rd., Central, LA 70818.

Visitation

Baker Funeral Home
6401 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714
Monday, February 6, 2012
59pm

Service

Chapel Service

Baker Funeral Home Chapel
6401 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
2pm visiting at 10am

Cemetery

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Groom Road
Baker, LA  70714

Memorial Contributions

10523 Lovett Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70818