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Stephen A. Long

December 10, 1953 — June 23, 2024

Pleasant Hill, Missouri

Stephen Allen Long, 70, of Pleasant Hill, was born December 10, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of George T. “Corky” and Dorothy J. (Mills) Long. He departed this life Sunday, June 23. 2024, at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City surrounded by love and family.

Steve was a 1972 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On March 29, 1980, he was united in marriage to Donna S. Hershberger in Independence.

Steve started his career as a volunteer E.M.T. and Paramedic with Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department in the early 1980’s. When the Pleasant Hill Fire District was formed in 1987, he became a full-time employee of the district serving in various capacities of the department. In 2007 he was elected Fire Chief and retained that position until his retirement in September 2020. He also served on the Pleasant Hill City Council for 16 years from April 1995 to April 2014 where he served as liaison to Planning and Zoning. He had also served on the Cass County Fair Board. He proudly served the department and the City of Pleasant Hill for well over 40 years. He was a member of the St. Bridget Catholic Church, Pleasant Hill. When his children were younger, he coached little league baseball and basketball. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching the Chiefs, Royals, Nascar, Indy Car Racing, and anything Mizzou. He also enjoyed cooking and barbecuing and was a member of the Kansas City Barbecue Association serving as a judge at the American Royal for several years. He collected all types of sports cards, playing video games, and traveling to Comic-Con in San Diego every year. Most importantly and above all he enjoyed the time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Catherine Roby.

He is survived by his wife, Donna of Pleasant Hill; son, Joshua Long of Pleasant Hill; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jimmy Long of Olathe; two grandchildren, Oliver Long and Maclin “Macky” Long; other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 28, 2024, at the St. Bridget Catholic Church, Pleasant Hill. Father Curt Vogel officiated. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Tim Anderson, Fred Hershberger, Jim Hull, Dennis Kleyh, Jamie Rhodes, and Jake Williamson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Britain Development - B.E. Smith Family Center and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.StanleyEdenburn.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Edenburn Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080

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