Robert E. LONG

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• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

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Robert E. "Bob" Long, 81 years, of Oswego, IL died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL. He was born May 2, 1924 in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Charles E. and Clara E. (nee Wilkinson) Long.
He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Oswego, IL and a life member of Montgomery Memorial VFW Post in Montgomery, IL.
He served his country honorably during World War II, serving in Europe until he was wounded in October of 1944. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Prior to his retirement in 1985, he was employed as a watchmaker for 38 years, 26 of which was at Bockman Jewelers in Aurora, IL.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (nee Weise), whom he married on August 21, 1946 in Oswego, IL and after marriage, resided in Joliet, IL for a time; a daughter, Susan Burnette of Oswego, IL; granddaughter, Angela (Erik) Larson of Leander, TX; two great grandchildren, Brooke and Ben Larson; several nieces and nephews; and by a sister-in-law, Julia Long of Joliet, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret Klett; two brothers, Herbert Long (his twin) and Jack Long; and nephew, Scott Long.
Visitation will take place on Monday, October 10, 2005 from 4 to 7 PM at the McKEOWN-DUNN FUNERAL HOME, LTD & CREMATION SERVICES at 210 S. Madison St. in Oswego, IL. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 10 AM at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora, IL with Rev. Phil sheets officiating.
Memorials may be directed to either Hospice Partners, 4415 W. Harrison Suite 403, Hillside, IL, 60162 or the Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, IL, 60543. For additional information: 630-554-3888 or 800-942-DUNN.

Family/Spouse: Betty J. WEISS. Betty was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Oswego, Kendall Co., Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2015 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, Kendall Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

Charles married Clara Isabel WILKINSON. Clara (daughter of Joseph WILKINSON and Lettice EGLIN) was born on 7 Jun 1901 in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois; died on 15 Nov 1963; was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois