Lance Langreck
February 1, 2007 ~ January 6, 2011
Lance Michael Langreck, age 3, of Lawler died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2011, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev. Nick March officiating. The pall will be placed by his parents. Lector for the Mass will be John Cuvelier. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Tim Langreck and Nancy Benson. Renae Huinker will be the organist accompanying Lynette Wheeler as cantor.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Lawler with Tim Langreck, Nancy Benson, Mike Langreck, Kara Hageman, Gretchen Steere, and Ashley Bucheit serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Luke Langreck, Ann Knutson, Andrea Engh, Susan Leibold, Megan Anderson, Susan Smith, Sue Wilcox, Edith Searles, Linda Jencks, Jeanne Rochford, Kathy Stochl, Kris Freitag, Sandy Larson, Lisa Krieg, Martina Tannahill, Erika Loyd, Jessica Wurzer, Raquel Marlow, and St. Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses, doctors, and staff.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday January 9, 2011, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler where there will be a 4:00 rosary and an 8:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass on Monday.
Lance Michael Langreck was born February 1, 2007 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, IA, the son of Joe and Tina Langreck. Lance spent the first three months and five days of his life in the St. Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Rochester, MN. He was born with congenital myotonic dystrophy. Although he was limited in physical ability, Lance could sit up, stand with assistance, and was able to take small steps with the use of a gait trainer. Every week, Lance had physical therapy whether it was with Team Rehab in Decorah, IA or in his home with assistance from Keystone AEA. Lance was a very happy child despite his many medical troubles that included many trips to the doctor. His favorite movie was Curious George and he loved watching Wheel of Fortune and Elmo’s World on TV. He loved bubbles, music, being in the water, and playing with his best friend and big brother Luke. Throughout his three years and eleven months and six days of life, Lance touched numerous people and will be deeply missed.
Lance is survived by his parents, Joe and Tina Langreck of Lawler; a brother, Luke Langreck; his grandmother, Beverly Roed of Decorah; his grandfather, Ronald (Mary Jane) Michels of Decorah; three uncles, Richard (Honor) Langreck of Lawler, Bruce (Tina) Michels of Decorah, Daniel Michels of Decorah; five aunts, Eileen (Tom) Carolan of Waucoma, Kathleen (Paul) Gnade of Ft. Atkinson, Shirley Smith of Calmar, Doris Mitchell of Lawler, Tammy Michels of Decorah; and 20 cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis (Katherine) Langreck; two uncles, John Langreck and Paul Smith.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and keep watch over you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Nancy
Joe, Tina and Luke, I just read online about Lance’s death. I am so sorry, you have my prayers and deepest sympathy. God has another little angel, running around up there and watching over you all.
Joe, Tina and Luke~ So sorry to hear of Lance’s passing. May God give you comfort and peace at this difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
So sorry for you loss. May the beautiful memories that fill your heart help bring you comfort. With Deepest Sympathy. Kathy and Bernell Tollefsrud
Joe, Tina and Luke- I was just back to NEIA this weekend and my Mom and Dad shared the news of your loss. What a cute little guy Lance is. I’m sure he will forever be in your hearts and on your minds. May he rest in Peace and May you find Peace knowing that he is among the young angels. My deepest Sympathy!!
Tina, Joe, Lance and Bev I am so very sorry to hear of Lance’s passing. I will remember you all in prayer.
Tina, Joe: You do not know me, but I know your mother, Bev. I am so sorry for your loss. Over time, you will come to understand that Lance is in a better place. I know. I have a 6 year old daughter there. It is horrible to think….but life does go on eventually. He will be missed, but you do have good memories. After awhile, only the good memories remain. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Connie
May your memories bring joy and help ease your loss. Thinking of you!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God grant you comfort and may He wrap his loving arms around Lance.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss, may your memories always leave footprints in your heart and bring you peace. Thinking and praying for you-God Bless, Troy, Trisha, Kaylor, Kaiser and Kinley
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family Joe, Tina, & Luke. You are in our prayers & thoughts. God must have needed an extra special angel.
I am so sorry to hear if your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina, Joe & Luke, My deepest sympathy to you for your great loss, your little angel Lance. May you find peace in knowing he now has his wings of freedom in God’s house of Love.
My prays are with you Joe & Tina. I got to meet little Lance when I with Nancy just when he was a little guy at your home. Just want you to know I am thinking of you and know little Lance will be watching over you all up in heaven. Again my sympathy to you all. Andrea
Joe, Tina and Luke: I was so saddened to hear of Lance’s death. He was a trooper extraordinaire…from the beginning. You as a family were also extraordinary. Always full of faith and optimism no matter how tough things were or seemed. I am so glad to have known all of you. There is really nothing I can say to ease the pain and the sense of loss. A particular hymn says it best…’Children of the Heavenly Father, safely in his bosom gather…’ And so he is, as are we all. I can not attend Lance’s funeral but I shall hold you in my thoughts. Be kind to yourselves, Genella
Our sympathy goes out to you during this time of sorrow. May you rest with the knowledge that he is now living in heaven with his heavenly father with no limitations. Put your faith in God and rest on family and friends now when you need them the most.
Joe, Tina, and Luke, We are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Lance was such a special little guy. I will never forget his smile or his precious little laugh-it would always melt my heart. I cannot imagine what you are going through at this time just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mitch and Meagan Murray
Thank you for letting us know about Lance passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time. Much love to your whole family, Kari
I am so sorry for your loss. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. Penny
Joe, Tina & Luke, Our family is thinking and praying for you during your time of loss.
Joe, Tina & Luke we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary, Jenny, Trevor & Riley Bock
Joe,Tina & family & Bev: I’m so sorry to read of Lance’s passing. He was a stronger little one & a fighter. I’ve lost contact with you, please write when time permits. He is in a much better place with many other angels and his grandparents. Blessings to you all & treasure the wonderful memories you have of Lance’s time while he was here on earth.
Joe, Tina and Luke – We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jason, Suzette Jaycie, Braylen and Miyah Byrne
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LANGRECK FAMILY OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE GOD HAS A GREAT ANGLE BY HIS SIDE
Joe and Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you all at this time.
So sorry for your loss Joe and Tina. A parent should never have to loose their child before them. My heart goes out to you.. Let me know if you need anything!
Joe,Tina, and Luke Sally and I want you to know that are thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Joe, Tina & Luke- Our deepest sympathy goes to your family. Just know that Lance is being taken care by many loved ones in heaven and you have an angel watching over you.
Tina, Joe, and Luke, I am heartbroken for you all. You know I am here for you for anything. May mighty angels ease your suffering. Love you all, Sheena
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe, Tina, and Luke- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God definitely has one more little angel to watch over your family.
Joe, Tina & Luke– Words are not sufficient to express our sympathy to you on the loss of your cherished son and brother. Please let us know what we can do for you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Verna & Jack