Fred Long
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Fred E. Long Jr., 89, died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton, IL.
He was born February 24, 1930, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Fred and Ruth (Stauffer) Long Sr.
He proudly served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, 1947- 1951. On February 14, 1953, he married the love of his life, Jacquelin Reilly. He went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1952, retiring in December 1987 after 35 years.
After retirement, Fred and Jackie enjoyed their winter retreat in Myers Beach Florida, eventually relocating to Branson, Missouri where they had a home on Tablerock Lake for a number of years. They moved to Springfield, Missouri and eventually to Godfrey, Illinois to be closer to their family.
Fred enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, golfing, tennis, horseback riding and also woodworking and stained-glass projects. He loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jacquelin (Reilly) Long; his daughter, Karen Hancock (Ken); a granddaughter, Caitlin Beck (Cody); a grandson, Eric Hosier (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Shane and Malorie Beck, and Rebecca, Kayla, and Sierra Hosier; a brother, Willis Long (Norma); a sister, Laverne Held (Joe); and several close relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Froeschner (Gil) and Lois Pisani (Paul).
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey, IL.
Burial will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 10 am at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Semper Fi Fund, Box 555193 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5193.
Online Condolences may be made at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
