Thomas J Lange, Jr

LAS VEGAS/WINONA -- Thomas J. Lange Jr., 49, Las Vegas, formerly of Winona, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Laughlin, Nev.He was born in Winona, on April 30, 1964, to Thomas and Sherry (Brown) Lange. He grew up in Winona, graduating from Winona Senior High School in 1983. He graduated from DeVry University in Shaumburg, Ill., with a degree in electronics. He worked various jobs in Winona, before moving to Las Vegas in 1998. In Las Vegas, he worked for a surveillance company and later Cox Cable. Tom loved Winona, the river, and camping. He also loved the excitement of Las Vegas.He is survived by his parents, Thomas J. Sr. (Liz Sterbentz), Sherry (Brown) of Winona; and two brothers, Timothy (Cindy Lane) and their children, Riley and Josh of Cincinnati, Todd (Cindy Breza) and their children, Jake and Abby of Rochester, Minn.; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bernard and Hildegard Lange; maternal grandparents, Lynn and Marcella Brown; uncles, Leo and Ed; aunts, Peggy and Gen.A private family memorial service and burial will be held at a later date at Hoff Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in memory of Tom Jr., may be sent to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Las Vegas, Nev., 89101. www.catholiccharities.com.