OVERBROOK, Kan. – Eric Dale Lang, 50, of Overbrook, Kan., died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born Feb. 5, 1975, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Larry and Nancy (Fisher) Lang.
He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School, Carbondale, Kan., with the class of 1993. He then attended Kaw Area Vocational School.
Eric was a lifelong farmer and cattleman, working most of his life with his father, Larry.
Eric enjoyed visiting with his friends and family, telling stories, and having a drink together. He loved being a dad. His son, Clayton, was his whole world. He enjoyed helping Clayton, as well as his nieces and nephews, with 4-H at the fair. He loved his cattle. Eric loved helping people, and celebrating the 4th of July. His family will miss his grin and giggle the most.
He is survived by his parents, Nancy and Larry Lang, of Overbrook; son, Clayton Lang, Overbrook; two sisters, Hope Koger and her husband, Jim, Overbrook, and Amy Lang, Overbrook; brother, Brian Lang and his wife, Stephanie, Baldwin City, Kan.; 11 nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces and nephews and one on the way.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Rock Creek Cemetery, Overbrook. To celebrate Eric’s life, a visitation will 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 730 Western Heights Dr., Overbrook.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Santa Fe Trail FFA and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 268, Overbrook, KS 66524. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.
