Carol J. Lange age 75, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Eagle's Wings assisted living in Beaver Dam. She was born on April 8, 1941 in Columbus to Clarence and Hazel (Mulvaney) Kuehl. Carol was a 1959 graduate of the Columbus High School. She was married to John R. Lange on April 18, 1959 in Portage. Carol was employed for many years as a cook for the Columbus Elementary School, all while doing an outstanding job raising her five children. She had a feisty, energetic spirit with a broad sense of humor and was loved by everyone who knew her. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing and playing Cribbage. Survivors include her two daughters Teresa (Brad) Donner of Waterloo and Connie (Michael) Williams of Deerfield; three sons Jeff (Geniene) of Rio, Randy (Kim) of Reeseville and Mike of Columbus; twelve grandchildren Stephanie (Mike) Green, Cassie (Ryan) Gosdeck, Katie Gosdeck, Allison Donner, Kate Donner, Jennie (Scott) Lueder, Jason (Pam) Williams, Tyler (Jess) Lange, John (Emily) Lange, Travis Lange, Matt Lange, and Dalton Lange; nine great grandchildren Jaxson, Amara, Elyse, Tatum, Caleigh, Carter, Lauren, Tucker and Gavin; one brother Terry Kuehl of Fall River; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1998; a brother Jerry Kuehl. Visitation was from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Jensen Funeral & Cremation, Columbus. A private graveside inurnment was held at Hillside Cemetery, Columbus.