Dr. Richard Knoble Lange, 90, was born in Austin, Minnesota on November 26, 1928 to Michael E. Lange and Elsa Jane Lange.
At the time of his passing he was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana and Carriere, Mississippi.
He was a veteran who served in the US Air Force as a Lieutenant before attending medical school at Tulane University. As a physician, Dr. Lange specialized in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology prior to retirement from Ochsner Hospital. Also, he was a distinguished alumni and Professor at Tulane University.
Richard was a lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed bird watching and fishing. He was an avid cyclist until a few years ago. He and his beloved wife Betty traveled the world together.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years Betty McFaden Lange; Two sons, Richard Lange Jr. and Dr. Michael Lange; Three grandchildren, Logan, Mary and McKenzie.
He will be sadly missed by all but his memories will continue through all the lives he touched both personally and professionally.