A Life Story
Guyton – Robert Eugene Lange, 91, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Effingham Hospital. The Ohio native was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for over 50 years and a member of the South Effingham Congregation. He served in the U.S. Army and retired at age 72 from Lummus Corporation after 50 years of service. He loved all sports but especially the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eckhart and Elsie Mae Darst Lange; siblings, Jim Lange, Gloria Lange, Mary Jane Lange, and Eckhart Lange, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Shirley Lange; daughters, Erin Kae Lange Altman and Summer Lange Pruitt (Vicente A.); grandsons, Lucas James Altman and Jacob Robert Altman; great-grandson, Elijah Altman; brothers, Skip Lange and Richard Lange; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will hold a private memorial. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.