Esther Long

Esther died Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Columbus Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Esther J. Long was born January 1, 1931 in Columbus, Nebraska to Russell and Edna Alice (Rochan) Smith. She grew up on a farm near Richland, Nebraska. Esther was married to Arnold Long for over 40 years. She worked as a cook at Wunderlichs for many years. Esther enjoyed cooking and playing the guitar, accordion and piano.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Jan Bird (Special friend Bob Smith) of Columbus, NE
Son: Gary (Chris) Kelley of Thayer, IA
Son: Russell (Sharon) Kelley of Thayer, IA
Daughter: Darla Misner of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Christie Wellner (Special friend Clayton Reeter) of Columbus, NE
Sister: Mary Lucht of Springfield, MO
9 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren
Step-Daughter: Anita (Randy) Kaspar of Columbus, NE
Step-Daughter: Alice Long of Creston, NE
Step-Daughter: Lori (Walt) Wuest of Creston, NE
Step-Son: Roland (Donna) Long of Creston, NE

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: Russell and Edna Smith
Husband: Arnold Long
2 Brothers: Russell and George Smith
2 Sisters: Davida Smith and Idella Valish