In Memory Of
Gerald Lang
1952
2013
Gerald Lang
April 3, 1952 — January 27, 2013
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Lang, 60, of White River, SD formally of Butler, PA, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
He was born April 3, 1952 in Butler, PA.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thomas Lang and aunt and godmother, Florinda F. Lang; stepfather, Richard J. Kelly.
He earned a Master's Science degree in 2001 Biology; Master of Arts in Social Science in Anthropology 2012 from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Jerry previously earned a B.A. in Natural Science from La Roche College in 1975.
He accepted a position at Sinte Gleska University in August of 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Biology/Environmental Science.
Jerry taught environmental science courses and helped manage student interns and research in Ethnobotany and zoology.
He enjoyed many associations as a resident and researcher for the Seneca Nation, prior to moving to the prairies of South Dakota.
Jerry's new Lakota friends offered a chance to learn about prairie environs and human adaptations that are world renown.
In 2005 thru 2008 he performed a collaborative research program of freshwater mussels in the upper watersheds of Pennsylvania and western NY for the Nature Conservancy.
From 2006 thru 2009 Jerry taught at Butler County Community College.
He performed research for the Smithsonian's Marine Systems Laboratory which designed, and emplaced the marine coral reef and Everglades type estuary environs for Biosphere II in the Arizona desert.
Jerry enjoyed singing during local karaoke nights or playing Jazz trombone.
He enjoyed Sci-Fi films, books and outdoor activities like hunting, canoeing, fishing, and photography.
Jerry considered his greatest asset to be a well developed social and environmental conscience.
Jerry is survived by his son, Brian Thomas Lang; daughter, Lori S. (Sean) Clarkson; mother, Rita R. Gaus Kelly; sisters, Gretchen L. (Richard) Petrarca and Margy Lang; grandchildren, Kelsey, Colton and Connor Clarkson; nephews, Nick and Jordan Petrarca.
Memorial mass will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Fidelis Catholic, Church, 125 Buttercup Rd. Butler, PA 16001.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sinte Gleska University, P.O. Box 105 Mission, SD 57555.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus.
He was born April 3, 1952 in Butler, PA.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thomas Lang and aunt and godmother, Florinda F. Lang; stepfather, Richard J. Kelly.
He earned a Master's Science degree in 2001 Biology; Master of Arts in Social Science in Anthropology 2012 from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Jerry previously earned a B.A. in Natural Science from La Roche College in 1975.
He accepted a position at Sinte Gleska University in August of 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Biology/Environmental Science.
Jerry taught environmental science courses and helped manage student interns and research in Ethnobotany and zoology.
He enjoyed many associations as a resident and researcher for the Seneca Nation, prior to moving to the prairies of South Dakota.
Jerry's new Lakota friends offered a chance to learn about prairie environs and human adaptations that are world renown.
In 2005 thru 2008 he performed a collaborative research program of freshwater mussels in the upper watersheds of Pennsylvania and western NY for the Nature Conservancy.
From 2006 thru 2009 Jerry taught at Butler County Community College.
He performed research for the Smithsonian's Marine Systems Laboratory which designed, and emplaced the marine coral reef and Everglades type estuary environs for Biosphere II in the Arizona desert.
Jerry enjoyed singing during local karaoke nights or playing Jazz trombone.
He enjoyed Sci-Fi films, books and outdoor activities like hunting, canoeing, fishing, and photography.
Jerry considered his greatest asset to be a well developed social and environmental conscience.
Jerry is survived by his son, Brian Thomas Lang; daughter, Lori S. (Sean) Clarkson; mother, Rita R. Gaus Kelly; sisters, Gretchen L. (Richard) Petrarca and Margy Lang; grandchildren, Kelsey, Colton and Connor Clarkson; nephews, Nick and Jordan Petrarca.
Memorial mass will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Fidelis Catholic, Church, 125 Buttercup Rd. Butler, PA 16001.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sinte Gleska University, P.O. Box 105 Mission, SD 57555.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus.
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