Archie L. Lang, 95, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Kensington Center.He was a native of Chicago, IL, a WWII Navy veteran, a 1942 graduate of St. Benedict's College and a recipent of a master's degree in music from Columbia University in New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Gladys Lang, dear brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Skok, Patricia Clarke, Paul Lang and John Lang. He is survived by his loving and cherished partner for 20 years Georgietta Raikes, loving father of Denise Lang and Michael Lang, grandfather to Taylor (Brian) Wilson and Ryan Caldwell. "PaPa" to Bobbie Jo Harris and Jonathon Lairmore. Archie spent his life in various aspects of the entertainment industry. He began his career as a singer in the "Holiday Ice Review", radio announcer and program host at WKRP in Cincinnati, OH. He produced the nationally renown Ruth Page version of "The Nutcracker" for The Chicago Tribune Charities, performed at the Arie Crown Theatre for 25 years. Stars of the International Ballet World vied for roles during his tenure as Producer, knowing Archie would treat them fairly and with respect. In the 1970's and 1980's, he created presentations and hosted the annual Passavant Cotillion and for over 15 years was director of the Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital (Rush) Fashion Show. While living in Los Angeles he pursued his career as an actor, in television, most notably in a recurring role on Dallas, with appearances on Growing Pains, Murder She Wrote, Highway to Heaven, Bonanza, Three's Company and as a member of The Mightly Carson Art Players on the Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson. In the movies, he was in Blow Out, Berserk and many other films. His theatre performances included a variety of roles at The Actors Forum in Los Angeles. In 1981, Archie was a performer in Michael Nesmith's "Elephant Parts", which won the first Grammy Award given for Video of the Year. Archie's love of Broadway Musicals, Classical Music, Books both fiction and non-fiction, History, Current News, and Crossword Puzzles, were a part of his life, he passed on to all who would listen. A private memorial service will be held in Chicago. Arrangements are pending. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

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