ALVIN LONG

Al was born on February 19, 1931, at the infamous “Corner Store” (which his parents built) in Sayner, Wisconsin. He was President of his graduating class from Eagle River High School, graduated from UW-Stevens Point (BS) and the University of Wisconsin, Madison (MS in Administration).  He married the love of his life, Harriet Olson, on June 6, 1953.  He was passionate about teaching and impacting the lives of youth.  Al taught math and social studies in Wausau and Neenah and founded the “Wacky Games” which became a tradition at Shattuck School in Neenah. He also passionately served as Principal of the Viroqua High School, Horace Mann Junior High School (Neenah) and Neenah Senior High School (Shattuck Campus).  After retiring, he taught homebound students and GT elementary math students as well as mentored students at Hoover Elementary School in the Chess and Cribbage Club.

Al advised Student Councils for 36 years and was was named Wisconsin Student Council Advisor of the Year.  He served in leadership capacities of many summer Student Council camps, was President of the Cub Scout Program in Neenah, a counselor at Badger Boys State, and taught children about Christ in Sunday School. He served as President of many organizations including the Neenah Kiwanis Club, Our Savior's Lutheran Church Council, Our Savior's Lutheran Church Foundation, the Neenah Education Association, Neenah Baseball, Neenah-Menasha Retired Men's Fellowship Club, Phi Delta Kappa Education Club, Memorial Park Condo Association, Neenah Club, and the Neenah Library Board of Trustees. Al also served our community as an Alderman on the Neenah City Council, on the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors, and the Neenah City Board of Review. 

He is survived by two sons, Thomas (Lori) Long and Peter Long, three granddaughters Whitney (Ian) Armstrong, Ariel (Dylan) Schmoldt, and Morgen (Shawn Peters) Long, grandson Isaiah Long, great-grandsons Hudson, Oliver and Parker Schmoldt, Huxley Armstrong, and great-granddaughter, Emma Schmoldt.  Al is also survived by relatives Sharon Long, Allen and Sonja Olson, Con and Shirley Olson, as well as many nieces and nephews and special friends from the Long, Olson, Schuelke and Holm family.   

He is preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, parents Melvin and Emma Long, Harriet's parents Harry and Agnes Olson, two brothers Melvin Long, Jr, and Gordon Long, daughter Ann Marie Long and niece Kristi Hedrington.  

Al and his family extend a special thank you to the amazing VNA staff, for their compassion and care provided over the years for both he and Harriet. 

Please join us for a celebration of Al's life on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 809 S Commercial St., Neenah, WI. Visitation will be from 9:00AM-11:00AM and will be followed by a service at 11:00AM with a luncheon to follow.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, a place where Al was committed to, and very active in, throughout all of his years in Neenah.