Popular Post RWB Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 This was posted a couple of minutes ago by Mark Feld. "I'm deeply saddened to report I've been told by a friend at NGC that David passed away last night. My condolences go out to his friends, family and loved ones. rrantique, Walkerfan, JT2 and 6 others 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FlyingAl Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 David was a huge asset to the collecting community and he will be missed. Thankfully, his legacy lives on in his works and the collectors that he has so greatly impacted. May Dave Rest In Peace. Condolences to his friends and family. GoldFinger1969, dena, JT2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post World Colonial Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 I met him at the NGC table at coin shows a few times but did not know him. Still sad for someone of his age. GoldFinger1969, JT2, dena and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zebo Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 10:41 AM, RWB said: This was posted a couple of minutes ago by Mark Feld. "I'm deeply saddened to report I've been told by a friend at NGC that David passed away last night. My condolences go out to his friends, family and loved ones. Thanks Roger - sad news. GoldFinger1969, dena and Hoghead515 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Popular Post dena Posted January 16, 2023 Administrator Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 Very sad day. Dave was a huge asset to the team here at NGC, both professionally and personally. He will be greatly missed by those of us who had the privilege to work beside him for so many years. Walkerfan, FlyingAl, Hoghead515 and 15 others 14 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zadok Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 11:20 AM, dena said: Very sad day. Dave was a huge asset to the team here at NGC, both professionally and personally. He will be greatly missed by those of us who had the privilege to work beside him for so many years. ...tremendous loss for the community, hobby n all that knew him, first class act in all respects, not sure his void can ever be filled...deepest sympathies to his family n fellow workers who knew him better, very sad day.... GoldFinger1969, dena, World Colonial and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GoldFinger1969 Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 I didn't know him like some of you except via these forums. Thank God I had at least that to converse with him over the years and share our mutual love of coins and exchange knowledge. He was very cordial and respectful of a relative novice like myself. Condolences to his family at home and his family at NGC. World Colonial, Hoghead515, dena and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Greenstang Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 Very sad news. Although I never met him personally, I felt that I new him just by reading his informative posts and literature. Rest in peace Dave, you will be missed by all. Hoghead515, GoldFinger1969 and dena 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) That is a terrible loss for his family, the numismatic community, and NGC. I wish I had been able to meet him in person, he will be missed. Edited January 16, 2023 by Coinbuf GoldFinger1969, dena and Hoghead515 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace D.W. dena, Hoghead515 and GoldFinger1969 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Bob Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 Oh my! What terribly sad news. I am at a loss for words. He was one of the best, and will be sorely missed. Hoghead515, GoldFinger1969 and dena 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 Terrible news. Condolences to his family. He was a good guy. GoldFinger1969, dena and Hoghead515 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Very sad news. I didnt know him but Ive learned alot from him through his book, post on this forum, and other things hes written. Hes even been generous enough to answer questions on here for me in the past. Condolences to his family. dena and GoldFinger1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rrantique Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 10:20 AM, dena said: Very sad day. Dave was a huge asset to the team here at NGC, both professionally and personally. He will be greatly missed by those of us who had the privilege to work beside him for so many years. Sincere condolences to David's family and to all the NGC staff. He will dearly be missed by all. Prayers for comfort and strength. GoldFinger1969, dena and Hoghead515 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post olympicsos Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 This is a big loss for the hobby. My condolences. GoldFinger1969, dena and Hoghead515 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swhuck Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 I'm floored. A truly good guy whom I've known since we were both young adults in the coin clubs in the SF Bay area. RIP, my friend. World Colonial, Hoghead515, dena and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Walkerfan Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) David and I exchanged quite a few PMs, over the years, and he was always so kind and generous with his time. Besides his vast degree of knowledge and passion for numismatics, what I remember most about David was he was ALWAYS willing to help and contribute. Every single picture I've ever seen of him, he always had a big smile on his face. That's just the type of guy that he was. This is heart-breaking. Edited January 17, 2023 by Walkerfan World Colonial, dena, Hoghead515 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post t-arc Posted January 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 David will be missed greatly and his books will continue to affect current and future collectors for a long time. dena, GoldFinger1969, zadok and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Penny Lady Posted January 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2023 I am very saddened to hear about this. Last time we communicated David thought his treatment would provide positive results in this coming year. Rest in peace my dear sweet friend. GoldFinger1969, dena, Hoghead515 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted January 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2023 Just as the world did when William F. Buckley died, the hobby at large has gotten measurably dumber with the loss of David Lange. People like him are never quite replaced adequately. It will take some time for the hobby at large to recover from his passing. Many people will need to up their game in order to fill this void. zadok, Sandon, dena and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Sorry to hear about David. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Hoghead515 and GoldFinger1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Penny Lady Posted January 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2023 Dennis Tucker posted this great tribute with lots of fun photos to David on Coin Update: http://news.coinupdate.com/remembering-david-w-lange-1958-2023/?fbclid=IwAR34jy8Jh2pQPn5K_YgoHfs7gR70ZU-KhvvS_oq1kNQ75alf_R-NcJK6xTs Walkerfan, LISA B, Coinbuf and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 12:05 AM, The Penny Lady said: I am very saddened to hear about this. Last time we communicated David thought his treatment would provide positive results in this coming year. Rest in peace my dear sweet friend. ...Charmy u definitely captured the essence of the man n the person that David was in ur photo...i think ur photo is the way i shall choose to remember him.... Hoghead515 and GoldFinger1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numisport Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Very sad news and we've lost a great man. So sorry to hear this although I knew he was sick. Hoghead515 and GoldFinger1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT2 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 very sad news !! GoldFinger1969 and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I used to work at CGC, the comic division of NGC. He was always pleasant when I passed him in the halls. GoldFinger1969 and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cladking Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I knew he was sick but somehow I expected him to beat it. He's left some huge shoes to fill. RIP. GoldFinger1969 and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gmarguli Posted January 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2023 This is extremely sad news. Super knowledgeable in so many areas and always willing to share that knowledge. Every time I ran into him, he was always friendly. Just a nice guy... GoldFinger1969, MarkFeld and Hoghead515 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyUS.com Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I am pretty devastated by this news which I just heard yesterday. I had met David in person several times and did not make an adequate effort to enjoy a conversation with him in recent years. This is a substantial loss to the numismatic community. GoldFinger1969 and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RWB Posted January 18, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2023 After working with David on multiple projects over the past 20 years, it’s difficult to put into coherent form the appreciation and lasting importance of his career. He was a complex individual – much more so than can be described in any brief remembrance. Maybe – after some time – a suitable tribute can be written….but not now: the loss to us all is too fresh. rrantique, LISA B, GoldFinger1969 and 3 others 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
