Bobby E. Long (1938-2016)

Bobby E. Long, 77, passed away Aug. 18, 2016 at his home in Ellsworth.
He was born Dec. 2, 1938 to Bob Taylor Long and Mary Sue (Chapman) in Scott County, Va.
Bobby worked for Union Pacific railroad for more than 10 years. It was during this time that he met his future wife, Myra Jane Foran. They were married Oct. 14, 1961 in Russell, Kan. After settling in Ellsworth in 1963, Bobby worked as an American Family Insurance agent for over 40 years. After his retirement, he and Myra Jane remained in Ellsworth as an active part of the community. He was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Myra Jane Long of Ellsworth; daughter, Lisa Anschutz (Gale) of Rose Hill; daughter, Teasha Loesch (Rick) of Lyons; daughter, Chantel Berndt (Ken) of Salina; daughter, Bobbie Jo Schwarz (Dennis) of Carlton; grandchildren, Rikki Choate (Will), Zachary Loesch, Savanna and Brianna Anschutz, Isabella and Isaac Berndt, and Casen and Emma Schwarz; sisters, Thelma Farley and Virginia Jones; and brother, Jim Long, all of Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Geneva Kohls.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 6-7 p.m. and a rosary/vigil service at 7 p.m.
  Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth, with burial following in the Wilson Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Online condolences: parsonsfh.com