Leo Long

Leo Long, 93, of Burlington died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at Burlington Care Center. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 28 at Lunning Chapel in Burlington, with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating.  The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at IOOF Cemetery, Bloomfield.

Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, October 27 at Lunning Chapel in Burlington, where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Dave Roever Foundation.

Born in 1923 in Wapello County, he was the son of George and Elsie Long. In 1944 he married Helen Hawkins in Davis County.  She preceded him in death in 1979.

Leo was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre at the rank of tech sergeant. He served from 1943 until 1946.

Leo worked at J.I. Case Co. for 26 years. He was owner of Leo’s Cycle Center (Leo’s Yamaha) for 40 years. Leo and his family made lifelong friends through his business.  He had a passion for riding motorcycles, snowmobiles and bicycles. He especially enjoyed racing motorcycles.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Long of Burlington and Patty (Randy) Nordheim of Waukon; two grandchildren, Kris (Ben) Rausch and Blake Fosaaen; three great-grandchildren, Lena, Theo and Jeremiah; and one brother, Robert (Sue) Long of Ankeny.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, Maxine Roberts and Faye Hawkins; and one brother, Donald Long.