Robert Lang
1949 - 2026
With great sadness w e announce the passing o f the patriarch o f our family, Robert Malcolm
Lang. Surrounded by his loving wife Debbie, his family, and loved ones, Robert left his
earthly body of 76 years on Wednesday, January 28", 2026, a t OSU Wexner Medical Center
i n Columbus, Ohio. Born September 22, 1949, t o Simon Clifford and Irene Ruth Bauer
Lang, Robert made his entrance t o this world following his twin sister in a farmhouse on
Lang Slocum Road, o n Langs Farm i n Wheelersburg, Ohio.
Robert spent his childhood making many memories with his brother & sisters, and close
friends. He was of the Catholic faith, and was raised attending St. Peter in Chains Catholic
Church i n Wheelersburg. His educational years were spent a t Notre Dame Catholic School
and Wheelersburg school. Although quiet b y nature, Robert was no stranger to orneriness.
Whether i t b e with his brother or close friend Larry, he always kept his sweet mother o n her
toes.
When Robert entered the workforce, he worked for Empire Detroit Steel, Delmas Conley
Trucking, worked with his brother a t Lang Truck and Trailer Service, and then eventually
retiring from the Scioto County Engineers Garage a s garage supervisor. Robert developed
quite the reputation for being the best diesel mechanic around, but was also a skilled
equipment operator. An accurate description o f Robert would pen him as 'the guy who
could fix anything!' Although retired in the official capacity, Robert could often be found
helping his son i n the truck garage, rebuilding a tractor, lawn mower, o r motor o f some type,
making anything broken down run like new again along with making the running stuff run
even better, or just tinkering o r piddling in his garage. Robert was by far the hardest worker,
one o f the smartest a t solving problems, and as modest as they come. I f he heard himself
being described this way, he would just shake his head, shrug his shoulders, and smile.
Robert i s survived by his loving wife, Debbie Lang, whom he married on July 4*, 1996, i n
Wheelersburg. He has 3 children and their spouses who love him dearly. Daughter Tina
Lang and Mark, sons Tim Lang and Kelly, and Greg Lang and Robin. He has 6 grandchildren
who adore him, Meagan Lang and Chad, Timothy Robert 'T' Lang, Morgan Lang Huffstetler
and Jr., Jacob Lang and Kady, Todd Lang, and Miya Inman. He also has 7 great
grandchildren who thought h e hung the moon, Emmett Hall, Ryker & Millie Ann Lang, Aliza
Jo and Kase Robert Lang, Jadyn Harris, and Skylar Huffstetler.
Robert i s also survived by his 4 loved sisters, Ruth Ann Braurer, Nancy Cottle, his twin sister
Rita Petersen and Tom, and Theresa Leake and Guy. He has 3 sisters in law and 2 brothers
in law who thought the world o f him. Vicki Lee and Darryl, Dianna Mamas, and Joy Mensch
and Don. He also has many nieces and nephews that were very special t o him.
He was preceded i n death by his parents, his brother and sister in law, Donal Lang and Sue,
brother in law, Steve Cottle, nephew Adam Leake, great nephew Tyler Lang, and brother i n
law, Arthur Winn.
Robert also leaves behind many friends. H e was respected for his work ethic, admired for
his love o f his family, and well known for his quiet demeanor. He was liked b y anyone who
knew him and leaves a wonderful legacy. I f love could have saved Robert, h e would still b e
with us.
Memorial visitation for Robert will be Sunday, February 1s', from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. a t
Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home i n Wheelersburg, with the recitation o f the rosary beginning
at 7:00. Funeral will be Monday, February 2°, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Peter in Chains Catholic
Church, also in Wheelersburg, with Father Michael Fulton officiating.
Condolences
Bobbie Virginia
I was so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing and will keep him and all of his family in my prayers. May his soul and all the souls of the departed rest in peace.
David heather gavin and (mom) Mae Roberts
Love and prayers for loss and pain for you and your family at this time of this tragedy.lots of love to all your family.
Judy Williams Boyle
So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. Prayers for his family.
Donnie & Lori Shope
Greg, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We will be keeping your family in our prayers, asking Him to comfort you & your family, like only He can do. Love you friend!
Mike Moore
Debbie, so sorry for you loss. He was a great guy and co-worker. I know very well about his orneriness (he got me many times) He will be missed by all that knew him. Mike Moore