Thomas R. Lang, age 76, passed away on Saturday January 29th, 2022 at Mellen Manor, Mellen, WI.

Tom was born July 21, 1945 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Robert and Roma (Dickson) Lang. Tom graduated from Madison East High School in Madison, WI. It was there he met Susie Yapp, and they were joined in marriage January 29th, 1966 in Madison WI.

They moved to Hayward in 1971 and purchased the Dick-Sy Manor from Tom’s grandparents Royal “Dick” and Syrene “Sy” Dickson. Many great friendships and memories were made over the years.

Over the years, Tom was also employed with Hayward Golf & Tennis, Louisiana Pacific, Sawyer County Resource Center, operated The Windmill Square and The Wheel-Inn. Tom was involved with Sno-Mads, Sawyer County Snowmobile Alliance, Muskie’s Inc. and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hayward.

He was an avid golfer, and a huge stock car racing enthusiast. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, fishing, deer & partridge hunting, trapshooting and was always up for a game of cards.

He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Schultz and son Robert Lang; his four grandchildren Dylan Schultz, Kelsy Schultz, Carter Lang and Taylor Lang; one great-granddaughter Mya; and one sister, JoAnne Fischl. Several special cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sue in 2011.

Tom’s family is planning a celebration honoring his life to be announced in March.

Last Update: Feb 07, 2022 11:54 am CST