Theodore Long

Retired MSgt. Theodore Long (aka Alva), age 75, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, among his family during his brief stay at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 21, 1936, at Denver, MO, the son of Alva Curtiss & Lillie Iris (Elliott) Long. Ted was wed to Agnes Bernards on Dec. 3, 1960, at Dubuque, Iowa. After 23 years serving in the US Air Force, he settled in Wisconsin with his family and then worked at the US Post Office for 18 years. Ted enjoyed gardening, driving, and short visits to see family. Later in life he liked to repair/maintain his many clocks and watch birds from out his back door. He was preceded in death by his wife Agnes, his parents, his brothers Bill, Jerry, Wilburdean, & Charles. He is survived by his 2 sisters, Pat Renfrow & Judy Davison, brother ,Bob, 6 children Elliott of Waunakee, Andy of Honolulu, Susan (James) Strang of Mazomanie, Paul (Jop) of Moultrie, GA, Joe (Sandra) of Waunakee, and Linda (Todd) Hutchinson of Mazomanie, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will greet guests at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 until the time of services beginning at 5:30 PM at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton. Military honors will be held immediately following the service. Food & beverages for fellowship will follow. He will be greatly missed. The family will greet guests at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 until the time of services beginning at 5:30 PM at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton. Military honors will be held immediately following the service. The family will greet guests at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 until the time of services beginning at 5:30 PM at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton. Military honors will be held immediately following the service.