Gary Long

GARY R. LONG

Winfield

Gary R. Long, 77, of Winfield, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at

the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield. Private family burial will be in Winfield Scott Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in Gary's name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. A mask is recommended for the the visitation and service.

Gary Raymond Long was born Feb. 28, 1943, at home in rural Henry County, the son of William Raymond and Mildred Verlee (Meeker) Long. On July 26, 1959, he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Bunker. Gary always said he got his "college" degree on the farm and through Boy Scouts." He always believed his education helped him get jobs. Welding was the trade he was most passionate about. It filled his heart to work along side his son and son-in-law. After retiring, he enjoyed Happy Hour with his wife and friends in the shop he built. Hunting with his kids and grandkids was a highlight for him and his hunting partners. The grandkids have many fond memories of Grandpa teaching about animal tracks and safe hunting practices. His most recent love was riding his Harley trike with his beloved wife of 61 years; daughter, Jacki; son-in-law, Andy; and friends. Gary was able to take memorable trips in his last few years. He led a full life and dearly loved his family.

Gary will be deeply missed by his wife, Barbara; children, Jerry (Susan) Long of Ames and their children, Allie, Levi and Clayton; Jacki (Andy) Harris of Ames and their children, Hannah, Bailey, Jade and Brock; Jana (Mike) Leeney of Aurora, Colo., and their son, Carson; eight great-grandchildren, Dathan, Elsie, Nova, Brij, Ayla, Prim Tillie, Hal and Ariah; and sister, Marge Wuerker of Buffalo, Wyo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leland Long; and sister, Norma Marshall.