Service Details
Due to Covid19, a PRIVATE interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. A public memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials in Ron’s name have been suggested to Racine Lutheran High School.
MOUNT PLEASANT – Ronald G. Long, 82, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Racine on November 1, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Rose (nee Hoffman) Long. He attended Racine Lutheran High School where he participated in many sports and excelled at basketball. He graduated in 1956 as Outstanding Athlete of the Year.
After high school, he especially enjoyed playing city league basketball for Mennen Insurance and softball for Garbo Motors. In addition to playing, he also umpired softball for many years with his good friend, Dean Dowhower. Ron was an avid hockey fan cheering for the Badgers, Admirals and Blackhawks. He also enjoyed fishing, especially at his parent’s retirement home in Mountain, WI and cycling on bike trails all around the State of Wisconsin.
Ron was a member of the 20-Year Club and retired from SC Johnson after 40+ years of service. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Valerie (Kevin) Brau of Fremont, WI; his son, Dan (Krista) Long of Racine; his grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) Cermak of Minneapolis, MN, Brittany (Jackson) Peterson of Salt Lake City, UT, Andrew (Liz) Long of Palo Alto, CA, and Adam (Laurin) Long of Racine; his great grandchildren, Winsley and Ellis Cermak, Landyn and Dillon Long; his sister, Lois Chadek of Appleton; his loving companion, Laura Tapper of Mount Pleasant; her children, Melissa (Jason) Meachum of Greenfield, Michelle (Justin) Freriks of Brookfield and Angela (Richard) Tapper of Henderson, NC ; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Dorothy (nee Burns) Long and brother-in-law, Edward Chadek.
Due to Covid19, a PRIVATE interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in Ron’s name have been suggested to Racine Lutheran High School.
Bill and Lisa Rivers says
Dan, Krista and the Long family so sorry to here of your Dads passing. May God comfort you at this sad time.
Roger & Gail Gotch says
Dear Val, Dan and famies,
So shocked to hear of your dad’s passing, but he is at peace with his Lord and what a glorious day that is.
I have known Ron since kindergarten and he was a dear friend AND A WONDERFUL PERSON
God be with you in this time of need
Love you
Roger & Gail Gotch says
Dear Laura,
So sorry to hear of your beloved Ron’s passing but he is at peace with his Lord and so wonderful
God be with you in this time of need
Love
Maggie Plath says
Ron was a wonderful person…may he RIP. Val and Dan, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ron & Eileen Rahm says
Laura,Val,Dan & family,
Our love and sympathy at the loss of an awesome man.
BooHaaa was a wonderful friend for 60+ years. Our times at SC Johnson, playing softball, fishing at Tomahawk and all of the times at the Lighthouse Resort with the fishing buddies.
I feel blessed to have called him FRIEND.
Always Ronnie & Eileen Rahm
Patrick "Big Bird" BeBow says
Used to be good to see the “old timers” out and about in Racine – I ran into D2 a few times on the Pike River bike trail – now I am the “old timer” on the bike trail and hope i can run into some young friends there…where does the time go? Covid steals my ability to personally say goodbye to those who have left us and hello to those that stayed with us, but know I am spiritually with everyone who is suffering through the loss of D2 – bless up.
Sandy Sorensen says
So sorry to her of Ron’s passing. I went all through High School with him. He was a wonderful person to know & will miss him dearly. I send you my Prayers, Love, Hugs & Kisses. Sandy (Eckert) Sorensen
Brenda Dowhower says
Dear Laura, Val and Dan,
Thoughts of your Dad brings so many Happy memories! Know that your loss is deeply felt by my family. May you find peace and comfort knowing how loved he was!
Dean and Jolene Dowhower says
Love to Laura, Val, Dan and Family!!! Our hearts are breaking for the loss of our dear buddy so many great times with him….Just know we care and God Bless his soul and God Bless your family with his love and protection!!!
Anonymous says
RIP Uncle Ron, and condolences to Laura, Valerie, Dan, and all the rest of his family.
Don Wiese says
May you Rest In Peace my good friend. I will miss you & never forget you. We sure had some good times over the years.
For VAL & Dan &. Family’s , you have my deepest sympathy. It’s hard to accept that. He’s gone & how fast things change.
God bless you all.
Jim Lehman says
RIP Ron……
Tom Chernouski says
Sincere condolences to the family! Worked with Ron over the years. Great guy! God Bless! RIP Ron!!
Renee and Dave Benjamin says
We are so sorry for your loss. We know and believe that God has another place for us, but we will miss Ron very much. We have many wonderful memories of times together. He was a great friend. God Bless All of you.
Sincerely, Dave (Benjie) and Renee
dean gotch says
sorry about your loss dan and val take care
Pat Roeder says
Dan and Val
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Jim & Paula Huck says
We are thinking of all of you for your lost.
Steve Tuinstra says
So very sorry for your loss Dan, Val, and families. May you rest in the comfort of our risen Saviour.
Barbara Vallner says
Laura, Val & Dan, I am so sorry for your loss!! We all have great memories of Ron. We will miss that big smile.
God Bless You all!
Anonymous says
Val and Dan and family. My deepest sympathy on the the passing of Ron, he was a great basketball player and a super nice guy. Dennis Johnson
Jim May says
We lost a great guy and a great teammate
Heidi Jensen-Sheckles says
To Laura,
I’m so sorry to hear of your great loss. My heart just broke when I heard. I pray the love of family, and God surrounds you and that you can find peace knowing God has him in his arms. He’ll forever be in your heart.
John and Carol Schwengel says
Val and Dan,
Just learned today of Ron’s passing. The loss of this truely good man is hard to acknowledge, but hold in your heart that he is in a far better place and know that we will all be reunited some day.
God Bless you and your families.
Bill Bielefeldt says
Val, Dan and family, I was part of the SCJ fishing group. Had some great times at Fence Lake with your dad and the rest of the guys. May he rest in peace.
Mark and Karen Uhrman says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Ron’s family. Ron was such a great guy and we will really miss him.
Love and hugs to Laura and all of Ron’s family.
Tammy Naegeli says
Dan and Krista so sorry to hear of your loss:( parents are so hard to lose. My sympathy to you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tammy