In Memoriam: Long Time TAPPI Member, Jeffrey "Jeff" Lange (1961 -2022)
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Jeffrey "Jeff" Lange passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 61. He was surrounded by his loving family at home as they supported him. Jeff was born in Glendora, California on April 4, 1961. When he was twelve years old, his family moved to Northern Wisconsin. During his youth, Jeff spent winters aboard his parent's sailboat in the Bahamas and summers working at his family's Dairy Queen in Lake Nebagamon, WI. Staniel Cay in the Bahamas remained his favorite place to travel and explore with his family.
Jeff was highly involved with TAPPI. He served as Chair of the Coating and Graphic Arts Steering Division and the Coating and Graphic Arts Technical Program Committee. Jeff was also a member of TAPPI’s Quality & Standards Management Committee. His expertise and knowledge will be greatly missed in the industry. Jeff doubled major in Biology and Business at University of Wisconsin-Superior, earning his Bachelor's in 1985 while playing college basketball. After graduation, Jeff worked aboard a Japanese fishing boat before moving into a successful career as a technical salesman in the paper industry. Jeff spent many years "on the road" traveling for work and making lifelong friends along the way.
Jeff married Anne (Esson) Lange in 1996 and started a family in 2001 in Duluth, Minnesota. His whole life revolved around his children and family. He was a loving father, brother, son, and husband. Jeff enjoyed lake living and time with his family, golfing, boating, collecting comic books, hunting, storytelling, watching movies, snowmobiling, and attending car shows with his 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. He also enjoyed spending many winter vacations traveling and exploring new places with his family.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Darryl Lange and Wanda Christensen. He is survived by his mother, Jackie Lange; sisters Rene Smith and Kendra (Robert) Zupke; former wife and special friend, Anne Lange; and children Chloe and Caeden Lange along with his nieces/nephews and many dear friends.
