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Ronald T. Long, 81, passed on
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Memorial Hospital
with his family by his side.
Ronald (also known as “Butch”) was born August 16,
1940, in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Theodore
Roosevelt Long and Phyllis (Hodshire) Long. He
married Marilyn Stoll on December 29, 1962, in
Lincoln, Illinois at St. Patrick’s Church.
He grew up farming in New Holland, Illinois. Ronald
spent his early years hunting, fishing and trapping
in and around his family farm. He loved telling
stories of the tricks, pranks and practical jokes he
orchestrated on his father, uncles, brothers and
friends. He also loved telling stories of his pets,
including a bull named Henry and bulldog that he
taught to smoke a pipe.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in the
Spring of 1962 and served until September of 1966.
As a marine, he traveled the world and lived in
Okinawa, Japan, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Subic Bay,
Philippines.
After marrying Marilyn, they temporarily lived in
South Carolina and California. They initially
settled in Lincoln, Illinois and later moved to
Springfield, Illinois. After settling in
Springfield, their family grew and grew and grew.
Ronald was a retired welder for Caterpillar (after
30 plusyears) and was also a retired member of
United Auto Workers Local 751. In retirement, Ronald
spent his time hunting and fishing in Mason County.
He was known to modify or “fix” every gun, fishing
rod and reel, or equipment to work best for him. He
was always in search of and trying to make the next
best fishing lure. He enjoyed spending time
outdoors, watching wildlife, fishing, hunting,
reading, and spending time with his family. |
Ronald is preceded in death by his
parents, his brother, Bill, his sons, Michael
Theodore Long and Joseph J. Long, and his grandson,
Aaron J. Long.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Stoll) Long
of Springfield; his daughters, Cathy Barry of
Springfield, Karen (husband, Derek) Needham of
Springfield, Theresa (husband, Andy) Lambert of
Springfield, Christine (husband, John) Warrington of
Springfield, and Susan (husband, Jeron) Schultz of
Springfield; his sons, Michael Long of Springfield,
Jeff Long of Beardstown, and John (wife, Tara) Long
of Springfield; his grandchildren, Kari, Luke,
Tyler, Anthony, Kyle, Brandon, Grace, Hannah,
Caroline, Kate, Jane, Zane, Madeline, Evan, Olive,
Ames, Whitney, Wade, Lennon, Norah, and Harrison;
and his brother Jim (wife, Brenda) Long.
The family wishes to thank Jennifer Miller of
Springfield for her love, care, support of Ronald.
Private family ceremonies will be held.
The family is being served by Holland Barry &
Bennett Funeral Home, Lincoln, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to HSHS St.
John’s Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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