Keith was born and grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from West High School in 1952, although he also Campeon High School. He spent time in the Army, went to UW Oshkosh and UW Eau Claire, and taught in the Appleton School District for most of his career. He also drove for his parents' company, Harry H Long Moving & Storage.

He married Eunice C. Long in 1963. They divorced after 25 years, but during the course of their marriage they had three children: Dan Long (Barb Lowe), Danice Long (Jon Wilson) and Jennifer Van Schyndel (Jack Van Schyndel), who all survive him. Grandchildren include Glenn Anderson, Yeshua Noriega Long (Vega Pangaribuan), Isabel Noriega Long, Olivia Noriega Long, Isaac Noriega Long (Esmer Matney), Nicholas Van Schyndel, and Carson Van Schyndel; great-grandchildren includ Silas Striepling and Evan Alice Noriega Long .

Keith is survived by his brother, Robin Long, and sister-in-law Gladys Long and his ex-wife, Eunice. He is predeceased by his parents, Alice and Harry Long, and by siblings Marquette Page (Ray), John (Joyce), Joanne Kolosso (Bob), Marilyn Christensen (Del), Donald (June; Ann, Darlene), Jerry (Gladys), Robin (Pat). He is further survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Keith will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at SAINT MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 S. State Street, Appleton, with Fr. Bill Swichtenberg officiating.  Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

In Keith's own words:

As expected of all born to this earth, I have moved on from this life. I was born on the 24th of February 1934. I was lucky enough to be born of an Irish Mother, Alice Minnie (Landers) Long, and an Irish Father, Harry H. Long in Appleton, Wisconsin. While alive on this earth, I enjoyed family and friends, work and play. Foremost in my life were my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They know how much I loved and enjoyed them.

I had a wonderful journey down the highway of my life, with its many wonderful pleasures:  My children, bless all three of them, and their families; My parents and my brothers and sisters and their families, my ex-wife and her family; My friends; The quiet of my backyard with wildflowers, my garden, and animals both wild and domestic; My life from start to end, both working and non-working.

On this trip through life there were so many things to be grateful for, so thanks for all the good and happy times:  Friends, fishing, camping, the Taggie fishing gang, and much more.  The girls that I have known and loved during my life (thankfully some of them even loved me back).  The fun of traveling to see new places and learn new things.  And last but not least, I thank my Jesuits friends for giving me my outlook on life and the meaning of it for me. Thank you all for the many wonderful memories.

So, my friends: Please no tears of sorrow for me. If there are to be tears let them be tears of joy, for my spirit cannot and will not leave you as long as you remember the good times we have had together.  And by the way, have a drink of good Irish Whiskey in my memory, and may the Irish Spirit help keep you warm, healthy and happy.

Love to you all and thanks for the good times.