Danny Long Obituary
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A proud union laborer with Local 177, Danny dedicated his entire career to the trade, following in the footsteps of his father and working alongside his brothers and his son. His commitment to his work and his union family was unwavering.
Danny found his greatest peace in nature. Whether hunting in the quiet morning hours, fishing by the water, or riding trails under open skies, he was truly at home outdoors. He also had a lifelong passion for motorsports, especially NASCAR and drag racing, always cheering on his favorite drivers with a sparkle in his eye. Danny was also an enthusiastic fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Indiana Fever.
But above all else, Danny's heart belonged to his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather - a strong, steady presence who cared deeply and loved fiercely.
Danny is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Melody Long; his children, Danny Jr. (Destiniy) Long and Angela (Trevor Casey) Long; his mother, Dixie Long; his brothers, Steve Long and Scott Long; and his cherished granddaughters: Isabella, Natalie, Mackenzie, Layla, Paislee May, and Oaklee. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eugene Long.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Evergreen Church of Christ (2215 Evergreen Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320). A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Danny will be laid to rest at Avon Cemetery, (3995 Hart Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320) following the funeral. There will be a reception back at Evergreen Church of Christ following the burial, all are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his family.
A gofund.me has been set up to help the family please go to: https://gofund.me/372050720
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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David Leach
September 30, 2025
My condolences to all of Dan's family. I was so saddened to recently learn of Dan's passing and am still in shock. I first met Dan when we were both 12 years old at Weeks Jr High School in 1978 when we sat near each other due to our last names both starting with L and we were friends from then on. When we were teenagers Dan along with his brothers were among the most popular guys in our group of friends and he always seemed to have a smile on his face. He had a great sense of humor and often made us laugh at just about anything. Although it has been many years since we last seen one another I will always consider Dan as a close friend and will forever cherish my memories of him. I seldom drink alcohol anymore although I will definitely be having a beer for my friend and making a toast in his memory very soon. RIP Danny RIP
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Dick Luckenbill phone 515 771 6689
September 18, 2025
Sorry to here about Danny.from your Uncle Dick
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