Kenneth Lang II (July 22, 1953 - September 30, 2026)

Kenneth Lang II Obituary

Kenneth Joseph “Skip” Lang II passed away on September 30, 2026. He was born July 22, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kenneth and Marjorie Lang.

Skip grew up in Kansas City before relocating to Michigan, where he met the love of his life, Carleen Nokes. They married in 1975 and spent more than five decades building a life, a family, and countless memories together.

Skip was truly one of a kind. He was sarcastic, stubborn, funny, smart, mischievous, and uniquely himself. Those who knew him will remember his beautiful blue eyes, mischievous smile, and contagious laugh.

Family was at the heart of Skip’s life, and family was about far more than biology. He chose to become a father to Shawn, raising her as his own and giving her his name. Together, Skip and Carleen built a family that remained at the heart of his life.

Skip spent much of his career in heavy equipment sales, representing several companies over the years. He loved business, enjoyed being a salesman, and traveled extensively throughout his career. He could talk to just about anyone and made connections wherever life and business took him.

Away from work, Skip loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, barbecuing, and cooking. He enjoyed the outdoors, good food, and the simple pleasures of time spent with family and friends.

Skip became a Mason in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1984. He was also involved with the Elks during his years in Michigan and Ducks Unlimited while living in Littleton, Colorado. After retiring, Skip and Carleen began another chapter together at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Skip is survived by his beloved wife, Carleen; his son, Shane Joseph Lang (Dina) of Camdenton; his daughter, Shawn Bridges (Todd) of Eldon; his sisters, Karen Hay (Tom), and Nancy Berry (Dave); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and another great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The final months of Skip’s life included cancer, doctors, hospitals, and appointments, but cancer is not Skip’s story. His life is.

It is the family he built, the places he traveled, the work and adventures, the fish he caught and the ones that got away, the campfires, food, jokes, sarcasm, and memories made along the way.

Skip lived his life unmistakably as himself. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 (573) 346-2090.


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