Arnold died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Columbus Care and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus.
Arnold V. Long was born October 30, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Elmer and Clara (Blair) Long. He grew up and attended school in St. Edward, Nebraska. Arnold worked for Behlen Manufacturing as a truck driver for many years. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Columbus. Arnold enjoyed fishing, camping, playing guitar and listening to country music. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by:
Wife: Esther Long of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Anita (Randy) Kaspar of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Alice Long of Creston, NE
Daughter: Lori (Walt) Wuest of Creston, NE
Son: Roland (Donna) Long of Creston, NE
Step-Daughter: Jan Bird (special friend Bob Smith) of Columbus, NE
Step-Son: Gary (Chris) Kelley of Thayer, IA
Step-Son: Russell (Sharon) Kelley of Thayer, IA
Step-Daughter: Darla Misner of Columbus, NE
Step-Daughter: Christie Wellner (special friend Clayton Reeter) of Columbus, NE
Brother: Dale Long of Columbus, NE
Brother: Earl (Patsy) Long of Atlantic, IA
Sister: June (Don) Everhart of Silver Creek, NE
Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Elmer and Clara Long
Son: Allan Long
Daughter: Kathy Gibbs
Daughter: Betty Long