Michael Allen Long, 53 of Wittenberg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at home.

Michael was born on February 11, 1965 in Antigo, WI, the son of Dianne (Schrank) and the late James Long.

He loved his wife and family and was very proud of his 3 daughters.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed deer hunting with his friends and cousins.  Michael graduated from Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School in 1983 and then joined the Navy.  He then lived in Florida for 10 years until moving back to Wittenberg in 1995.  He met his wife Michelle Racine shortly after, and they married on October 26, 2002 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wittenberg.  Mike was presently employed at Blount, Inc. of Wausau, where he has worked for 26 years.

Survivors include his wife Michelle; three daughters, Onnica, Kendice, and Jordis; his mother, Dianne Long of Wittenberg, his mother and father-in-law, John (Julie) Racine of Mattoon; his sisters-in-law, Danielle (Scott) Meyer of Antigo, Ann Racine of Madison, and brother-in-law, Dustin Racine of Antigo; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Long.

Memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg.  Rev. Amy Perron will officiate.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.