Verne Long Sr. Obituary (1923

Verne M. Long Sr., age 90, of Reedsburg, died Monday morning, April 14, 2014 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born on April 19, 1923 in Richland County, the son of Wayne and Leona (Long) Long. Verne was a graduate of Richland Center High School. On September 28, 1946, he was married to the former Marcella E. Smith. Verne was a retired dairy farmer and later worked for the United Cooperative. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, watching the Milwaukee Brewers, the Wisconsin Badgers and he was an avid reader. Survivors include his wife, Marcella; three children: Sharon Schulte (Rollie), of Hillpoint; Verne (Mary) Long Jr., of Cottage Grove and Cheryle Lucht (Ernie), of Wonewoc; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one sister: Bernice Sumwalt; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one grandson: Bryan Schulte; two sons-in-law: Roger Hasse and Martin Lucht; two brothers: Max and Theron; and two sisters: Mary Long and Kathryn Ballard. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Marvin Singh officiating. Interment will be in the Lime Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Wednesday April 16, 2014 Thursday April 17, 2014 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home United Methodist Church - Reedsburg