William E Long's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Platteville, Wisconsin

William E Long

November 18, 1935 - December 28, 2025 (90 years old)

Platteville, Wisconsin

William E Long's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Platteville, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melby Funeral Home

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William E Long

November 18, 1935 - December 28, 2025 (90 years old)

Platteville, Wisconsin

William E Long Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William E Long of Platteville, Wisconsin, who passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William E Long to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Long and Rita Long (Schaffer); his wife Penny Kieffer; and his son Tim Long. He is survived by: his daughter Lisa Vorwald (Craig); his grandchildren, Cody Klein (Erin), Jamie Schmitt, Brittany Murphy (Michael) and Dakota Schmitt (Heather); his friend Lakota; John, Roger (Mary) and Jim (Janelle). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory (1245 N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818).

Memorials may be made to the William Long Memorial Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melby Funeral Home



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Jan 17

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Melby Funeral Home & Crematory
1245 N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818

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