John Patrick Long

John Patrick Long, age 79, of Lake Washington in Cambridge Township, passed away at home Friday, August 29, 2025 surrounded by his wife and five children and under the care of Henry Ford Jackson Hospice. John was born Saturday, March 16, 1946, the son of the late Anthony J. and Gertrude M. (maiden-Baader) Long. He married Nanette Sue (maiden-Federer) on Saturday May 19, 1973, forming a loving bond that lasted 52 years until his death. Beside his wife, he is survived by five children: Corbin (Nicole) Long, Brittany (Dave) Williamson, Mckenna (Brenna) Long, Gloria (Scott) Kelly and Lorelei Tibbetts. His children were the light of his life and he was very proud of their accomplishments. John has six grandchildren: Shep, Hayes, Haylen, Kinsley, Katherine and Alice, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three siblings; Anthony, Mary and Patricia. He was a member of the Brooklyn Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2651, Napoleon Lodge #301, Free and Accepted Masons and was a Clark Lake Lions Club member and had served as club president. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, Jackson, MI Class of 1964, then pursued higher education earning an associate degree from Jackson Community College and then a bachelor's degree from Aquinas College in 1968. John enjoyed a rewarding career as a financial planner and stockbroker. In retirement he was a valued employee at Arthur-Day Funeral Home (now Eineder Funeral Home) in Michigan Center. He was a long time resident of Clark Lake, then Leoni Township before living in his last home at Washington Lake. John served the nation for six years in the US Army Reserve. He was a gifted woodworker whose varied and beautiful creations are treasured by their owners. Beside his passion for his wife and family, John was an active and ardent supporter of Napoleon Schools Athletics, donating literally thousands of hours to the programs. At Napoleon schools he worked in the press box for over 25 years at JV/Varsity football games and announced boys/girls' basketball and girls' softball for several years. John loved to be outdoors. He always was the proud owner of a fleet of well-maintained and heavily used John Deere tractors and a treasure trove of Worx Tools. With these he kept his home and the surrounding area beautiful. His passing will no doubt be noted by the staffs of Napoleon Lawn and Leisure, Harbor Freight and Menards. At his request cremation has taken place. There will be no public service. He will be interred in a private ceremony at Cook Cemetery in Cambridge Township. John's family encourages friends to celebrate his legacy by volunteering at a local school, continuing the cycle of care and community that was so important to him. They also suggest contributions may be made to the Napoleon Athletic Boosters or the Henry Ford Jackson Hospice. Please leave a message of comfort for John's family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.