C.L. Lang

BLOOMFIELD: C. La Verne Lang, 85 of Clive, Iowa died Friday, April 7, 2006 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. LaVerne Lang was born December 4th, 1920 in Bloomfield, Iowa to Lola Faye Wilson Lang and Crayton Alva Lang. He graduated from Davis County High School and served in the U.S. Army in World War II as a Signal Corpsman in Northern Africa and Italy. He married Elexene Bowling in November 29,1942 in Queen City, Missouri. After the war he returned to Bloomfield and entered into the jewelry business with his parents and wife. In 1962 he and his wife purchased Zoller's Jewelry Store in Muscatine, Iowa, of which he was owner and an active partner until its close in Dec. 2002. LaVerne Lang was among the first Certified Gemologists in the state of Iowa. He served on many civic boards in both Bloomfield and Muscatine, Iowa. He was a member of the V.F.W., the Masonic Lodge, and the Methodist Church. His passions were his wife and family, his Model T Ford, and operating his amateur radio (ABØM).

He is survived by his daughters Mary Lang Smith, Martha Lang, Margaret and Luca Berrone; grandchildren William P. Smith (Frances), Joshua A. Smith (Linda) Stefanie Smith, Tyler Berrone, Daniela Berrone, and great-granddaughter Jacqueline Rose Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Elexene, a daughter Molly, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Iowa Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Gingerich officiating. Burial with military rites by Reed Whisler Post # 78 of the American Legion, Bloomfield will be in the IOOF cemetery in Bloomfield. Family will accept visitors one hour prior to the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of Muscatine, Iowa - 1000 Oregon St Muscatine, IA 52761 or to the Davis County Clock Restoration Fund. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 7858 in Urbandale, Iowa 50322 or to P.O. Box 17 Muscatine, Iowa 52761.