Clair �Chip� E. Lang, Sr.,

76, of Noblesville, passed away May 15, 2013. He was born June 6, 1936, in Mainville, PA. Chip was a graduate of Catawissa High School, PA. He served his country as a U.S. Marine as the Platoon Radioman, and on the unit�s football team. He received his Bachelor�s Degree in Civil Engineering from Trane University, and was a licensed P.E. with the State of Indiana since graduation. Chip was married for 54 years, and leaves behind a loving wife and best friend, Carol; children, Chip, Jr. and Terri (Dan); grandchildren, Dustin (Thomasina), Nathan, Tyler and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Asia, and most recent addition, Gabriel. Chip, son of Francis and June Messinger Lang, was from a family of 13. He is survived by older brother, Wally; and younger brothers, Jim, Bill and Mike; and sisters, Janet and Eleanor. Preceding Chip in death were two sisters, Mary (Crawford) and Joanne (Preis); and four brothers, Francis, Jr., John �Jack�, Joseph Lynch and Robert. Among Chip�s main attributes were his volunteer work; he happily coached a little league traveling football team and little league basketball teams for 4 years at Eagledale on the Westside of Indianapolis. Chip was also active in church; at Christ Lutheran Church for 17 years, where he served on the building committee, and presently with the Bethel Lutheran Church of Noblesville. Chip was also active in many national organizations: honorary member ITE (served a term as treasurer), IMSA (served a term as treasurer), and the American Legion. Chip worked for UniGov (United Government State of Indiana and City of Indianapolis) for 9 years, James H. Drew for 27 years and INDOT (Indiana Dept. of Transportation) for 4 years. Chip was a devoted family man who loved watching sporting events; Colts, Pacers and his grandson�s Rugby and Football games. He and his wife also loved to play and watch golf. Many of their vacations and summers were playing golf. Chip enjoyed memberships in Sahm�s and Plum Creek golf leagues and playing in various golf tournaments. Visitation will be Monday, May 20, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Rd., with funeral services Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chip�s honor to St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Rd., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46268 and/or Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr., Triangle, VA 22172.

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Clair �Chip� E. Lang, Sr.,

June 6, 1936 - May 15, 2013