Lois Lange

Lois Lange, 96 of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Freedom Township, Henry County, Ohio on May 22, 1930, to Carl and Anna (Badenhop) Fitzenreiter. On June 8, 1930, she was baptized in her parent’s home by Pastor Thun and was confirmed April 2, 1944, at St. John Lutheran Church in Freedom Township by Pastor George Maassal. She graduated from Ridgeville High School and worked as a bookkeeper at the Henry County Farm Bureau after graduation. On July 7, 1951, she and Norman (Whitey) Lange were united in marriage at St John Lutheran Church by Pastor George Maassal and enjoyed more than sixty-one years together until his death in 2013. Together they farmed and raised four children. Lois loved her family dearly. Lois enjoyed polka dances, playing cards, crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Lois had a strong faith and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Okolona where she participated in the choir, Lydia Circle, and served on church council. She was a member of the Ridgeville American Legion Auxiliary. Lois is survived by her children, Carla (Tom) Grogan, Susan (Bill) Garmyn, Richard (Diana) Lange, and Lori (Ryan) Miller; grandchildren, Mike (Sunny) Lange, Jeff (Lisa) Grogan, Krista (Rusty) Caldwell, Erin (Eli) Burkholder, Kelly (Josh) Powers, Lindsay (Adam) Baker, Jon (Staci) Garmyn, Megan (Eric) Mohler, and Morgan Miller; and fifteen great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Florence Mitchell and sister-in-law Kathy Wilkerson. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her brother Norman Fitzenreiter and her brother Walter Fitzenreiter who died in infancy. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 3-7pm, at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon. A funeral service for Lois will be held on Wednesday, September 2, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Okolona at 11am with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will follow immediately in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona, CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may also be left for the family at rodenbergergray.com.

Lois Lange

May 22, 1930 - August 28, 2026