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Kathie E. Long

Kathie Long Obituary

Long Kathie E. Long, age 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Kathie was born March 28, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald and Gaynell (Knight) Long. She is survived by siblings, Donna Guss (Jay), Terry Beihl (Gary), Bobbie Gilmore, Don Long (Susie); her beloved dogs, Buck and Axel; and 33 nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Franklin Heights HS and The Ohio State University. She briefly taught elementary school and retired from Kroger after 30 years of service. She was an avid gardener who loved working in her yard and greenhouse. She shared that love with family, friends, and neighbors. Kathie enjoyed reading, sitting by the fire, golfing, and hunting. She was a wonderful sister, aunt, great aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. Celebration of Life date TBD. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEIDNGER GROVE CITY.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathie Long

13 Entries

Karole mosley

March 27, 2023

I think of her each time I go pass her house. I stopped to talk to her about her banana tree and other plants that´s how we became friends!

Joe Martin

April 10, 2016

I was a Zone Manager, now they are called District Managers, when I first met Kathie. We opened store N-851 and that was without a doubt the easiest store I ever had to open. Kathie trained a great team and the store was a huge success, All the employees admired and respected Kathie because of her knowledge and care for her employees. I was very sad to hear of her passsing and my prayers and condolences go out to her and her family. What a great person!!

Ned Braun

April 6, 2016

I worked for Kathie as a Special Duty Officer at her store on the West side and got to know her real well as she was an absolutely wonderful/beautiful Lady and I know that myself and all the other officers would do anything for her. I always made sure I walked her out to her car and carry her groceries as it was her personality that made you want to be around her. May God take you into His Heavenly Kingdom and reward you for being a Great Person to All..maybe you'll be able to take care of his garden and bring out the Beauty in It. You'll be missed and my condolences to the family.

Jack Parrett

April 6, 2016

So sad to hear of Kathie's passing, our memories of her are from high school. She was certainly a wonderful person and will be missed sorely. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Sincerely,

Jack & Ethel (Stanley) Parrett

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April 4, 2016

My first store manager at Kroger , she showed me allot when I was first getting started , showed allot of patience with me too , We shared a few beers too. You will be missed

karole mosley

April 4, 2016

So sorry to hear about Kathie, Kathie was in her yard working one day and I admired her yard , so I stopped and we talked,she invited me back and showed me her green house and we talked about her plants, and how to take care of banana trees. We also talked about our dogs. I looked forward each summer just to see her yard and I always honk my horn when I would go by, even if she was not out, to let her know I was thinking of her... so very sad such a wonderful person. I'm glad I stopped and became friends... prayers

Troy Glover

April 4, 2016

Very Heavy heart right now. I shared a story yesterday with new hires about how Kathie encouraged me to come back to Kroger after college and try management. 11 years later I am still here, lots of lessons I learned from Kathie, most importantly how to treat your associates. God bless Miss. Kathie and the Long family. She will be missed.

Kevin King

April 4, 2016

Kathie, Ernie Norris and I opened Kroger store 851 back in 1995 together. We had a great team and enjoyed success at that store. Kathie enjoyed life and cared about her associates and friends. I was very sad to hear that she had passed and offer my condolences to her family.

Leslie Reese Malak

April 4, 2016

I'll always remember Kathie's kindness and fairness as my first store manager at Kroger's when I began. We continued our friendship long after that. I'll never forget driving up to Sawmill Creek for an outing and stopping by a nursery on the way back home, only to fill her truck up with all we could. May you rest in peace beautiful lady!! I'll never forget you.....

Lyssa Morris

April 4, 2016

So sad to hear of her passing. I will always remember the times we spent as kids climbing trees, trying to ride the st bernards, playing in the creek and swimming at Maple Shades. Rest in peace.

Gary Wallace

April 3, 2016

It was a pleasure to know you, Kathie. You were always kind and sweet to me in high school. God bless your soul. Rest in eternal peace. Much respect to you, Kathie.

Arlene Vawter

April 3, 2016

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. So very sorry for your loss.Arlene and Jim Vawter

b mccoy

April 3, 2016

For all the ALUMNI of FHHS, please accept our deepest sympathies. Too young, gone too soon.

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