On Dec. 14, 2024, Curtis Welke Lang passed away at the age of 94.      1 Corinthians 13: “Love never ends.”

Curt was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Milwaukee to Margaret (Welke) and Henry (Jack) Lang. His extended family included his brother Bill, his grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousin Richard Cass who all were major influences in his life. After graduating from Rufus King HS where he lettered in tennis, Curt met his lifelong love, Jean (Nitz), when she became a secretary at Curt’s family’s flower shop. They married January 22, 1952, right before Curt entered the military. After serving in the U.S. Army, Curt started his lifelong career as a florist, joining his brother as being the third generation of Welke’s House of Roses’ legacy. One of the highlights of his career came when he was elected President of FTD, representing florists worldwide. During this time, he and Jean experienced memorable international travels and made many lifelong friends. Another career highlight was when he was twice chosen to decorate the White House for Christmas during the Reagan presidency.

Curt taught his children to always love God and treasure family. He was a devoted husband and proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his three children: Curt “Chip” Lang, Cindy (Kim) Skadahl and Mary (Craig) Michelson. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was an active member of the Masons, Eastern Star, Kiwanis Club and Christ Church Mequon where he and Jean began and established the Live Nativity, an annual Christmas family event.

Curt loved playing tennis, painting, whistling, playing cards, going to the family cabin up north, and Culver’s shakes. He will be remembered for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Curt hoped for a good life, but fulfilled the BEST life.

The family wishes to thank and praise the kind staff at Lasata Care Center for their compassionate, loving care and dignity given to our parents in their final days of life.

We’d like to end with our parents’ favorite Bible quote: “Love is reflected in love.” In their honor we’re asking you to pay-it-forward in whatever way and at any time you’d like. And - as you silently share your gift, please smile and think of our parents. Those gifts will be a continuation of their legacy of love reflecting love. Thank you.

We will be celebrating Curt’s life on Sat. January 11, 2025, at Christ Church 13460 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI.

Visitation from: 10:00-11:00 am

Service to begin at: 11:00 am

Reception to follow.