Meinrad Lang

Meinrad Franklin “Bud” Lang Sr. passed away on September 16, 2020, at his home in Baton Rouge after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 91. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Jane Marie Spence Lang, who cared for him in both sickness and health; his children, Meinrad Franklin “Buddy” Lang, Jr. (Denise); Annette Lang Raterman (David); Mary Lang Gregory (Randy); Karen Lang Baker (Bill); and Ellen Lang Sciambra (Jay); 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived my numerous nieces and nephews.

He was born on October 8, 1928, in Alton, Illinois, to Meinrad and Sarah Catherine Lang. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Sarah Jane Lang, and a great-granddaughter.

Bud met the love of his life, Jane Marie, in Laurel, Mississippi, where they married in 1954. He attended Tulane University, graduating in civil engineering and receiving his master’s degree. He served in the U.S. Army in the Signal Corps in Augusta, Georgia. He spent many years working in the New Orleans area with the New Orleans Levee Board, Waldemar Nelson, M.F. Lang and Associates, Bergeron & Lang and URS Greiner. While at Bergeron and Lang, he was instrumental in developing the master plan for the Port of New Orleans. He was an adjunct professor in engineering at the University of New Orleans for several years and was a member of professional organizations such as the East Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Concrete Institute.

He was a devout Catholic who put faith at the center of his life. He was a parishioner for 40 years at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie, La., where he and Jane raised their children. He served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a lector, and received the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, along with his wife, for service to the Catholic Church. He also served as president of the Serra Club, devoted to fostering vocations to the priesthood. After Katrina, he was a parishioner at Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge, where he served as a lector.

The family is grateful for the loving care provided by Hospice of Baton Rouge and The Blake at the Grove. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, on Monday September 21 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation is from 9 to 10 a.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. Burial will be at Resthaven following the Mass. Those attending are reminded to wear a face covering.  In lieu of flowers, Mass intentions are appreciated.