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Joe Longe
Joe Longe died unexpectedly Saturday evening, August 14, 2021, from a motorcycle accident. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM with Military Rites at 2:00 PM at the Freeborn American Legion Post. The family would like to invite friends to lunch with them at 12:30 PM at the Freeborn American Legion Post prior to the 21 Gun Salute for Joe.
Online condolences can be left at brussheitner.com.
Joe was born November 20, 1964 in Wayne, NE the son of Gary and Mary (Lewis) Longe and grew up with his siblings: Cathy, Lisa, Robert and Gary. Once he graduated high school, Joe went into the United States Army and finished basic training. He was Honorably discharged from the Army due to an injury during training. Joe then went to Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE and received his certification in Auto Body. He moved to the Central Minnesota area and currently resided in Freeborn, MN.
Joe was a hard-working and fun dad to his children: Kindra, Jeremy, Tyler, Sam, Martin, Blaine and Gordon. He loved being a grandpa to Noah, Mason, Billy, Natalie and Brian. He will be remembered for go-karts, camping, amusement parks, fishing, helping with cars and all the fun memories made with his kids and grandkids. He lived his life to the fullest and loved to have a good time with his friends and family.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Aunts and Uncles: Marsalline (Dale) Langenberg, Lawrence Smith, Shirley (Lee) Tietgen and Linda Smutzler.
He is survived by his children: Kindra (Adam) Leiser, Jeremy (Julie) Longe, Tyler Longe, Sam Longe, Martin Longe, Blaine Longe and Gordon Longe; grandchildren: Noah, Mason, Billy, Natalie and Brian. Siblings: Cathy (Jon) Kern of Roundup, MT, Lisa Meyer of Wayne, NE, Robert (Laurel) Longe of Wayne, NE and Gary (Sharon) Longe, of Pierce, NE; Aunt, Lavonne (Longe) Smith of Wayne, NE, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Longe family.
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family during this difficult time.
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Our deepest sympathy to the entire Long family! May your memories of your dad & grandpa bring you peace & comfort!
Much sympathy to all of the family. The loss of a loved one is always sad , but in the case of such a young person by an accident makes it doubly hard to bear. May all your good memories give you comfort at this difficult time.
Jim and Jan Beach
My deepest sympathies to all of Joe’s family. I am originally from Wayne, and Joe and I dated for four years. Even though we had not spoken or seen each other for years, Joe was obviously a very big part of my life. The news of his passing has brought up a lot of memories from when we were together. It has been a very hard week for me since hearing of Joe’s passing, so there must be a little piece of him still in my heart, even after all this time. I am writing this to let his family know that Joe was loved by others that they don’t even know about, in hopes to help your healing and grief if just a little bit, and mine too. I hope the love and support from your family and friends will help you through this very sad time.
So sorry I couldn’t be there today with you boys. My heart hurts for all of you. Keep the memories you have close and know that God has your hand walking with you through this valley of tears. I love you guys.
Aunt Margir
Deepest sympathy to Joe’s family and siblings.
My sympathies to all of the family. May you feel God’s loving presence, His peace and comfort now and in the days to come. I remember your dad’s great love for his kids. I met him when he first brought Jeremy to Little Lambs and again when he brought Martin, Blaine and Gordon to Little Lambs.