DARLINGTON - Robert D. Long, Sr., age 86 of Darlington, WI, died on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, at his home. He was born on August 22, 1926 in Fayette Township, WI to James & Catherine (McAloon) Long. Bob served in the United States Army during World War II. On August 1, 1950, he married Clara Krahenbuhl in Monroe, WI. They farmed in Willow Springs Township, WI and were blessed with two sons: Bobby & Joey Long.
Bob was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Darlington Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel-Roelli American Legion Post #214, Darlington VFW Post, and the Lafayette County Shamrock Club.
Survivors include his son, Bobby (Ann) Long of Darlington; two grandsons: Shawn (Britt) Long of Darlington and Joe (Diane) Long of Blue Mounds; four great-grandchildren: Colton Patrick, Bryce Robert, & Brady James Long and Peyton Elizabeth Ann Broge; a grandson-in-law, Tim Broge of Darlington; a sister, Darlene (Jerry) Fogel of Cudahy; a sister-in-law, Shirley Long of Waukesha; other relatives, and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara on July 9, 2009; his son, Joey G. Long; his granddaughter, Angie "Babe" Broge; five brothers: Joe, Lawrence, Frank, Ken, and Tom Long; a sister, Kathleen Herbst; and a great-niece, Carrie Herbst.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI, with Fr. Randy Budnar officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI, where a Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 pm.
Bob was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Darlington Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel-Roelli American Legion Post #214, Darlington VFW Post, and the Lafayette County Shamrock Club.
Survivors include his son, Bobby (Ann) Long of Darlington; two grandsons: Shawn (Britt) Long of Darlington and Joe (Diane) Long of Blue Mounds; four great-grandchildren: Colton Patrick, Bryce Robert, & Brady James Long and Peyton Elizabeth Ann Broge; a grandson-in-law, Tim Broge of Darlington; a sister, Darlene (Jerry) Fogel of Cudahy; a sister-in-law, Shirley Long of Waukesha; other relatives, and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara on July 9, 2009; his son, Joey G. Long; his granddaughter, Angie "Babe" Broge; five brothers: Joe, Lawrence, Frank, Ken, and Tom Long; a sister, Kathleen Herbst; and a great-niece, Carrie Herbst.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI, with Fr. Randy Budnar officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI, where a Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 pm.