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Wiiliam D "Doug" Long
WAYNE "DOUG"'S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
A Celebration of Life for Wayne “Doug” Long, age 74, of Norfolk, Nebraska will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Elk Lodge in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk.
Military Honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1644, American Legion Post 16, Army National Guard Honor Guard, and American Legion Riders.
Brockhaus-Howser-Fillmer Funeral Home in Norfolk is in charge of arrangements.
Doug died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home.
Wayne “Doug” Long son of Wayne C. and Blanche G. (Selders) Long was born April 6, 1947, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He attended Norfolk High School in Norfolk. Doug was married to Betty Henderson in Yankton, South Dakota.
Doug was a member of the VFW in Norfolk. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in October 1967 and served until January 1970. He served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded by an exploding mine.
Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was known to indulge in a few alcoholic beverages.
Doug is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Michael and Joseph; daughter, Jessica; sister, Cindy Halsey; brothers, Larry and Dennis of Norfolk, and Bill and his wife Diane of Wayne; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Randy; sister, Sherri; and three daughters, Susie, Michelle, and Jennifer. RIP Soldier |
Date(s): July 11, 2021. Album by jerry cole. Photos by Jay. 1 - 20 of 138 Total. 192 Visits. |
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