Glenn Russell Lang

Glenn Russell Lang passed away on March 30, 2023. 

Russ was born in Junction City, KS on December 19, 1949, and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967.  He married his high school sweetheart, Kay, in 1968.

He was a member of IBEW for 20 years before becoming a REALTOR® with the Gill Agency, McGrew Real Estate, RE/MAX, and then retired at Lawrence Real Estate Connections in 2016.

Russ was a member of the Lawrence Board of Realtors (LBOR) for 35 years from 1981 to 2016. Russ served as the LBOR President in 1994 and had the distinct honor of receiving all 3 major LBOR Awards. Russ was REALTOR® of the Year in 1994, Salesperson of the Year in 2002, and was the recipient of The Distinguished Service Award in 2012.

Additionally, Russ served on the Board of Directors as Secretary in 1992, President-Elect in 1993, and Past President in 1995. Russ returned to the Board of Directors as a Director in 2009 & 2010.   

Russ was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Lang, his mother, Mabel Laurine Praytor, and his sister, Cheryl (Lang) Favreau.

Russ is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Lang and their son Kent Lang, brother, Chris Lang, sisters Colleen Lang Butell and Debbie Nitsch.

An open viewing will be held at Warren McElwain on Tuesday, April 4 from Noon – 6pm.

A private service and burial will be held by the family. 

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The Lawrence Humane Society or VNA Hospice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

18 Condolences

  1. Norman John on March 31, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Kay, I’m so sorry for your loss.
    Prayers for your family.



  2. John and Marlene Dillard on March 31, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    Kay, Marlene and are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences.



  3. Janet King Probeck on April 1, 2023 at 2:26 am

    Kay, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.



  4. Diana Deutsch on April 1, 2023 at 8:28 am

    Kay thinking of you and the family- Russ was a special and caring guy.



  5. Mike&Diane Leming on April 1, 2023 at 9:39 am

    Kay, and family so sorry for your big loss! Russ was a terrific guys and he will be deeply misses. Your all in our prayers!



  6. Gary Lee Wheeler on April 1, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you Kay, sorry for your loss, Russ was a great man and a close friend from high school.



  7. Verle and Karen Smith on April 1, 2023 at 8:01 pm

    Kay and Kent, we are so sorry 🙏 I enjoyed working with Russ through the years. Just a all around great guy! With our sympathy and prayers🙏🙏🙏.



  8. Dave on April 1, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    Kay sorry for your loss. We lost one of the truly good guys!
    Dave



  9. Konnie Kennett Viner on April 2, 2023 at 1:18 am

    Kay, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and Kent are in my prayers for comfort during this time. Sending my love, dear friend.



  10. Sue Davis McDaniel on April 2, 2023 at 7:42 am

    So deeply sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all. Russ was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. May the love and caring of friends and family help you.



  11. Jeff Joseph on April 2, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    Kay and family. I am saddened to hear about Russ. I worked with Russ at the Mcgrew agency many years ago. He was truly a great person. May you have strength at this time. Rest In Peace.



  12. Becky Mondi on April 2, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    Kay & family..
    Our world is dimmed in the loss of Russ.
    He was a consummate professional, tenacious in his duties as a Realtor, yet at times, just downright funny!
    One of the best in our industry for certain.
    He was so proud of you and His family.
    I trust that all who knew Russ have been made richer by his acquaintance.
    May he rest well.



  13. Bryan Wyatt on April 3, 2023 at 8:46 am

    Kay & Family
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Russ was one of the good (Great ) guys! He will be missed by everyone who knew him. RIP Russ.



  14. Anthony & Loreta Schmidt on April 3, 2023 at 11:54 am

    Sincere sympathy to you and Kent on your loss.
    You guys were the best neighbors on Lawrence Ave. We will never forget that most perfect of manicured yards over which Russ belabored.
    May you find strength and courage in each other as you move forward.



  15. Teri Winegar on April 3, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    Colleen and Steve, I’m so sorry. I knew Russ, but didn’t know he was your brother. He was a good guy. He will be missed by everybody who knew him and some that didn’t I’m sure.



  16. Mary Elliott on April 4, 2023 at 10:03 am

    I’ll never forget what a good friend Russ was and how much he did for me



  17. Helen "Hendle" Pendleton Rumbaut on April 5, 2023 at 5:17 pm

    My condolences to all the family and friends of Russ. I am the former Helen Pendleton, and was a classmate of Russ. May the Lord Jesus comfort all of you and give you His peace, which passes understanding. Philippians 4:7.



  18. Linda Trotter on April 8, 2023 at 7:00 am

    I was deeply saddened to hear of Russ’s passing. He was a dear friend and mentor during our years working together in the real estate profession. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to out to Kay and Kent. May God give you peace during this difficult time.



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