Richard A. Lange, 62, of Ripon, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his home. Richard was born on January 27, 1955 to the late Harold and Sally Jo (Mayrand) Lange. Richard enjoyed spending time with his son. He liked to go fishing, he liked to gamble on the slots at the casino, and he also loved to watch Swamp People on television. Richard is survived by his son: James, his siblings: Robert, Susan, and Corey, and his beloved cats: Bob-Cat, Beth, Princess, and Clyde. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael. A special thanks is extended to Jon, Beth, and Steve for their help during Richard’s time of need. Per Richard’s wishes, no funeral service will take place at this time.