Clarence Melvin Lange passed away in Pueblo, CO, surrounded by family on December 3, 2024 at the age of 78. Clarence was born to August and Ellen (Nelson) Lange on July 31, 1946. He had 2 brothers Marvin Lange of Westcliffe, and Charles Lange of Cañon City. He grew up in Westcliffe, CO, and graduated from Custer County High School in 1965. He enjoyed playing basketball, wood shop, and farming. Most of all he loved fishing, playing cribbage, bowling, watching sports and westerns on TV, and spending time with family.
In 1967, Clarence made the choice to serve his country and enlisted in the Unites States Army and served overseas in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in February 1973. Clarence married Susan (Borges) in 1972 and had 4 children. After leaving the military, Clarence moved his family to Cañon City area for 19 years and worked for a number of years for Merlinos Belvedere making cider and truck driving and for Western Forge out of Colorado Springs, CO, making tools.

Clarence divorced in 1995 and never remarried.
After his divorce, He later moved to Pueblo and lived with his children. He also worked for Furr’s Cafeteria, Park East, and Mi Ranchito out of Pueblo as a Dishwasher until he retired in 2018 due to health concerns. During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family doing the things he loved best; fishing, watching sports, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Clarence was a deeply beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was survived by his three daughters Tracy (Paul) Allen, Jennifer (Evart) Crook, and Melody Lange, three sister in laws, Dorothy Sanchez of Sunset, Utah, Cindy Echols of Tyler, Texas, and Sharon Lange of Cañon City, CO. Grandchildren Robert and Tanisha Allen, Courtney (Dathan) Gall, James and Joanne Crook, Travis (Luna) Rutter, Melissa (Jonathan) Lee, Alexia (Cole) Peters, and Steven Peters and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded to heaven by his parents, both brothers, son Brandon Lange and one grandson, Wyatt Lange.
Graveside services to be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Westcliffe, Colorado, on Friday, June 20, 2025,  at 1 p.m.  A memorial
celebration will be held in Pueblo on June 21, 2025, at noon.
Please see Holt Funeral Home website or contact Tracy Allen at 719-778-1336 for details. We invite you all to share your pictures and memories. It is our wish that we laugh and reminisce and smile together at this time. Any flowers or cards can be sent to daughter Tracy at 2714 Holmes St., Pueblo, CO 81005.