Roger R. Long, 93, of Atwood, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL

Roger was born on September 10, 1932, in Pierson Station, IL, to Ralph H. Long and Elma M. (Davis) Long. Roger graduated from Atwood High School in 1951. He married Wanda Mae Wetzel on November 21, 1954, in Tuscola. She survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Rick (Sonya) Long of Decatur, Illinois, and Randy (Alta) Long of Tuscola; seven grandchildren: Phil (Ashley) Long, David (Stephanie) Long, Kristen (Scott) Martin, Amber (Matt) Schulz, Ashley (Corey) Immke, Makenna Long and Miranda Long; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Bob Long of Hammond.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Roger served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Central Illinois Light Co (CILCO) in 1995.  Roger was a 60-year member of the IBEW. A lifelong photographer, he and Wanda operated Long Photography, taking many area wedding, senior and sports photographs for nearly 40 years.

Roger was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Tuscola, serving on various committees.

Rite of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 E Northline Road, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Jason Braaten officiating. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at OSF St. Joseph for their wonderful support and care during Roger's final days.
Memorials suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Tuscola.

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