Mr. Brian V. Lange, of Waubeka, passed away Monday evening, April 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old. Brian was born June 18, 1937 in Wauwatosa, WI, the son of Arthur and Ruth (nee Gierke) Lange. After high school, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On October 30, 1965, he was united in marriage with Averill McHugh in West Bend. For 20 years, he worked as a technical writer at AquaChem in Milwaukee. Brian was a fan of children's soccer, and coached his children when they were younger. He was a historian and was passionate about the political process and being involved in his community. As an avid outdoorsman and environmentalist, he belonged to the Sierra Club, an environmental group based out of Milwaukee. He enjoyed camping and canoeing with his family, inspired by hunting outings with his father when he was younger. Brian is survived by his wife Averill and their children: Amy (Jacen) Johnson of Bellingham, WA and Andrew Lange of Port Washington. He is further survived by 5 grandchildren: Giles, Elexia, Hunter, Devlin and Dani, great-granddaughter Tatiana, siblings: Arthur Lange Jr., Charlotte Prochaska, Denise Baker and Eugene (Sandy) Lange, his mother-in-law Florence McHugh of Newburg, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Annette Bailen. Graveside services will be held at 3PM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Union Cemetery in Newburg with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.