George E. Long, Jr. age 78 of Clinton, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Pape Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place at 4:00 PM. At the request of the family, please dress casual and feel free to wear your Iowa Hawkeyes, Dallas Cowboys, or Laborers Local #309 attire. Burial will be at a later date in St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery.
George was born in Clinton on December 30, 1945, the son of George and Margaret (Welsh) Long, Sr. He graduated from Boys Town in Omaha and attended North Dakota State University where he played football. George was united in married to Judy Hilgendorf. George was employed at Laborer’s Local #309, Rock Island, IL. He loved attending his granddaughters school and sporting activities. He loved politics and was very active in the Democratic Party, driving for the Vilsak campaign and helping people with getting registered to vote and transporting them to vote. George was very loyal to Local #309 volunteering whenever needed. He was active in AA, being a sponsor and having been sober for 27 years. George was involved with Habitat for Humanity, was an avid photographer, and loved vacationing in Florida. As a sports fan he followed the Dallas Cowboys, Iowa Hawkeyes and the Cubs.
George is survived by his wife Judy; a daughter, Shannon (Jason) Anderson of Bettendorf; 3 granddaughters, Madeline, Olivia, and Kaira; 2 sisters, Patrice Long of Florida, and Mary Staszewski of Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials in George’s name may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.