Iron Mountain, MI
Roger “Dodge” Long, age 43 of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay.
Dodge was born January 14th, 1981 in Escanaba, MI, the son of Vickey Storch. He grew up outdoors. He enjoyed everything from fishing to hunting, milking cows, bailing brush and driving tractors and lawn mowers.
Although things in his life didn’t always go as planned, he always found a way to make it work. Family was always very important to him, even after moving to Iron Mountain where he started out fresh. Dodge started his family in 2015, he had a son; Dakota. Dakota was his whole entire world. Dodge would have given up everything to make sure his son had everything. He always made sure Dakota knew how much he loved him. Dodge was an amazing father! Aside from being a full time dad, Dodge also owned his own lawn and landscaping business. This was his other pride and joy. His passion.
Dodge had a larger than life personality and was always willing to give the shirt off his back to help anyone he could. He was taken from this life all too soon. He is so loved. He is so missed. Until we meet again.
Dodge leaves behind his loving Fiance, Andrea Koehler
Daughter: April (Robert Harris) King
Grandson: Jasper
Son: Dakota Long
Mother: Vickey Baird
Sister: Samantha (Luke) Anderson
Andrea’s children: Kaelub (Savannah) Burski and Piper Burski
Sister: Aleeshia Dettloff
Siblings
Chris (Jill) Baird
John (Karen) Baird
Jody (David) Cosby
Renea Baird
And loving Doggies: Mowgli and Nova
Preceded in death by Stepfather, John Baird and Maternal Grandparents: Virginia Pratt and Roger Storch
And loving Dog: Brandy
A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3 PM at the Mead Sportsman Association (Rod and Gun Club) 5523-5559 County 420 21st Road, Gladstone, MI 49837. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Long family.