Emmert T. Long

// from the San Francisco Chronicle // Emmert T. Long Of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed Jan. 15, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Long was born Jan. 3, 1919 to Charles and Sylvia Long in Kinross, IA. He soon moved to Detroit, MI where he lived until joining the Coast Guard in Aug. 1940. Participated in 'Battle of Midway.' Honorably discharged Sept. 1945 in San Francisco. While in San Francisco, he worked as an upholsterer at Brown's. He opened his own business 'Attard & Long Mfg.' serving many decorators in the Bay Area. He retired to Redding, CA, and eventually moved to CO. He loved people, dancing, and bowling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne; brothers, Earl and Gale. Survivors include sons, Emmert Dennis, James Emmert, and Emmert Theodore Jr.; daughter, Patricia; brother, Wayne; sister, Lucille; and six grandchildren. Inurnment will be at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno.

03/31/09 Submitted by: James Demerin

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