Phil C. Lange
– December 13, 2010
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<p>Phil C. Lange, Ph.D, 96, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Tenafly, NJ, died December 13, 2010. He was a retired Columbia University Professor listed both in <em>Who’s Who In America</em> <em>and The World</em>. He is survived by his daughter, DenaRae and husband Robert Kelly, grandsons Brandon and Justin Kelly formerly of Oradell, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife Irene (Oyen) and son, Richard.</p>
<p><br />Born in North Freedom, WI, to the Shimmick family, he was later adopted by Richard and Martha Lange. Excelling in education Phil earned his Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees by the age of 23 and became Chairman of the English Dept. at Wayland Jr. College in Beaver Dam, WI. In 1941, he was Chairman of both Education and Psychology Departments of Arizona State College at Flagstaff; and in 1942 took the same titles at State University of New York at Fredonia. From 1943-46, he was a Training Officer for the United States Navy. In 1950 he accepted the professorship at Columbia University Teachers College until he retired in 1979. While at Columbia he was head of Child Psychology and Educational Technology, consultant for SRA Reading, Sesame Street and Xerography. Dr. Lange was a consultant expert for State Dept. UNESCO, AID, 1948 Korea, 1958-59 Chile, 1970 India, Pakistan, 1972-74 Afghanistan. He was an author, editor of curriculum materials and received the following awards: Filmstrip award Graphic Arts 1966; Communication award National Society of Programmed Instruction 1968; Award Educational Press Assn. Am. 1969.</p>
<p>In 1976 Phil and Irene retired to Sun City Center, Florida. He joined the community Historical Society and collected and indexed early documents and reports of the community’s development thereby becoming the community historian. He was elected to the board of the Sun City Center Civic Association, advanced to Second Vice President in 1986 and was responsible for public relations for the new Community Association. In 1988, Phil introduced an educational and awareness program called “Issues and Ideas” with over 900 programs from 1988 to 2007 with Phil hosting all but two. He was named <em>Man of the Year </em>by the Community Association in 1989 and a “Phil Lange Day” was proclaimed in 2001 for his many contributions to the community. Because of his warm generous nature, constant sense of humor and love of fishing, he will be missed by many.</p>
<p>Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Phil. A memorial service to be planned at a later date.</p>
<p>Phil C. Lange, Ph.D, 96, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Tenafly, NJ, died December 13, 2010. He was a retired Columbia University Professor listed both in <em>Who’s Who In America</em> <em>and The World</em>. He is survived by his daughter, DenaRae and husband Robert Kelly, grandsons Brandon and Justin Kelly formerly of Oradell, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife Irene (Oyen) and son, Richard.</p>
<p><br />Born in North Freedom, WI, to the Shimmick family, he was later adopted by Richard and Martha Lange. Excelling in education Phil earned his Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees by the age of 23 and became Chairman of the English Dept. at Wayland Jr. College in Beaver Dam, WI. In 1941, he was Chairman of both Education and Psychology Departments of Arizona State College at Flagstaff; and in 1942 took the same titles at State University of New York at Fredonia. From 1943-46, he was a Training Officer for the United States Navy. In 1950 he accepted the professorship at Columbia University Teachers College until he retired in 1979. While at Columbia he was head of Child Psychology and Educational Technology, consultant for SRA Reading, Sesame Street and Xerography. Dr. Lange was a consultant expert for State Dept. UNESCO, AID, 1948 Korea, 1958-59 Chile, 1970 India, Pakistan, 1972-74 Afghanistan. He was an author, editor of curriculum materials and received the following awards: Filmstrip award Graphic Arts 1966; Communication award National Society of Programmed Instruction 1968; Award Educational Press Assn. Am. 1969.</p>
<p>In 1976 Phil and Irene retired to Sun City Center, Florida. He joined the community Historical Society and collected and indexed early documents and reports of the community’s development thereby becoming the community historian. He was elected to the board of the Sun City Center Civic Association, advanced to Second Vice President in 1986 and was responsible for public relations for the new Community Association. In 1988, Phil introduced an educational and awareness program called “Issues and Ideas” with over 900 programs from 1988 to 2007 with Phil hosting all but two. He was named <em>Man of the Year </em>by the Community Association in 1989 and a “Phil Lange Day” was proclaimed in 2001 for his many contributions to the community. Because of his warm generous nature, constant sense of humor and love of fishing, he will be missed by many.</p>
<p>Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Phil. A memorial service to be planned at a later date.</p>