Wendell Dale Long

Wendell Dale Long, age 89 of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lucille, and their son, Steve. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Susan Long, two grandchildren, Todd and Brett Long; sisters, Donna and Ray Rensland, Joyce Perry; brothers-in-law, Roger and Loretta Overholt, Donald and Bernadine Overholt; sister-in-law, Millie and Ted Masters, and his two devoted caregivers, Tim and Johan.  Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Wendell served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II as a crewmember on the U.S.S. Blue.  Funeral services for Wendell will be held Thursday at 11am at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. with Pastor Jodie Flessner officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. on Wednesday from 4-7pm. Memorial contributions in memory of  Wendell  may be made to the Caledonia American Legion Post 305.