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LONG -- Kenneth F. Long, 100, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Born on December 6, 1909, in Union, Iowa, he moved to Mason City, Iowa, in 1922 and graduated from Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College before attending the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. In 1935, he married Marian Bruce of Mason City. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was owner of K. F. Long Insurance Agency until his retirement in 1976. A member of the First Presbyterian Church, he served as a deacon and elder. He was a member of Harding Lodge 649, Commandery, Chapter, and El Kahir Shrine of the Masons, and was a longtime member of the Rotary Club and a life member of Elks. He enjoyed community work and served as President of the County Insurance Agents. In 2002, he moved to Albuquerque. Survivors include two sons, Bruce K. Long and wife, Diane, and Richard E. Long and wife, Deanna; a daughter, Janet Long Ford and husband, Robert; six grandchildren and spouses; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and two sisters. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Manzano Del Sol Chapel, 5201 Roma Ave. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, PO Box 7006, Albuquerque, NM 87194 or Manzano Del Sol's Staff Scholarship Fund, 5201 Roma Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
        Published on: Sun April 04, 2010