Obituary (KS): Robert Campbell Lang '54

Posted on 03/31/2026

Robert Campbell Lang, age 94, died peacefully on March 21, 2026. Preceded in death by his father, Frank Lloyd Lang Sr.; mother, Alice Campbell Lang; brothers, Frank Lloyd Lang and J. Thomas Lang; and nephew Frank Lloyd Lang III. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Beverly Bailey Lang; sons Brian C. Lang (Teri), Bradley R. Lang (Raleigh) and daughter Alison Lang Hickey (Russ); 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and a nephew.

Bob was born May 25, 1931 in Kansas City. An Eagle Scout, he graduated from Paseo High School and the University of Missouri. He served in the Coast Guard and had a successful advertising career in Kansas City at Valentine-Radford.

Bob enjoyed travel, the arts, volunteering at the National WWI Museum and retirement living at Santa Marta. Donations preferred to the National WWI Museum in Bob's honor.

Published by Kansas City Star from Mar. 30 to Apr. 4, 2026.