Julie Ann Lange, 59, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her home with family at her side, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Platteville, on April 1, 1963, she was the daughter of Robert and Kay (Obenberger) Baetz. On February 20, 1993, she married Charles E. “Chuck” Lange. Julie spent her entire career, 32 ½ years, at Lincoln Middle School as a special education teacher and retired in 2018. Her beautiful soul will be missed by her husband, Chuck Lange; parents, Robert and Kay Baetz; two siblings, Michael Baetz and Cheryl (Jeffrey) Jacobs; and many friends. Services for Julie were held privately at All Saints Mausoleum. Memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society on her behalf.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Julie’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Warren "Denny" DenHartog
July 13, 2022
I'd like to pass along my sympathy to Chuck and the rest of the Lange family. Julie was a great and friendly person to work with at Lincoln Middle School. She will be missed by many friends, family and the LMS community! Julie's presence brought happiness and a sense of calm in the school community and her friendship with fellow staff will always be remembered.
Barry Nelson
July 13, 2022
Some of my favorite memories of Julie over the years were in my library at Lincoln Middle School.I observed how happy all of her students were whenever Julie brought them often laughing loudly in the conference room.I felt she truly had all of her children's needs at heart.
Ramona Mathews
July 13, 2022
Dear Chuck, So very sorry to learn of Julie’s passing. She fought the cancer bravely. Hard to grasp that our neighbor is gone. Ramona and Byron
Dick Aiello
July 13, 2022
Julie was truly a wonderful person. She was genuinely a fun, caring, and giving person. Julie loved her students and worked tirelessly for them. I am blessed to have known and worked with her. My deepest sympathies to Chuck, Mr. and Mrs. Baetz, and the rest of the Lange/Baetz family. Dick Aiello
Kurt Obenberger Family
July 11, 2022
I have great early memories of my cousin Julie spending the holidays at Grandma Obenberger's house in Kenosha and vacationing in the summer at Sunset Shores on Medicine Lake in Three Lakes. She was like a big sister to me back then and I always looked up to her. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies to Chuck and the Baetz family.
Jose Martinez
July 11, 2022
I hired Julie in the winter of 1985 to start her teaching career at Lincoln JHS. She was an exemplary educator who loved her students and her school. She volunteered to work with all of Lincoln's students on various activities and was a great colleague. Julie was a leader, a go-getter and always ready to pitch in. She participated in the Platteville Middle School Summer workshop Lincoln teams. Julie also hosted staff parties and former staff gatherings at her home. She was always positive and upbeat even during her battles with cancer. I loved, respected and am honored to have called her a friend and a colleague. God bless you, Julie!
Susanna Elrod
July 10, 2022
Julie was the best, we always had such a great time working together at Chef’s Catering. We did more laughing! You will be missed. I am so heartbroken Sending my love to all of you.Susanna