A Livestream of Daryl's Memorial Service will be available on the church's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064480308170&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Daryl H. Long, age 84, of Laurens, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Daryl Howard Long was born on November 26, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to parents Kenneth Howard Long and Idela (Robertson) Long. Daryl graduated from Laurens High School in 1959 and went on to attend Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.

He married Dorothy Sharp on August 6, 1961, in Storm Lake, Iowa. The couple lived in Storm Lake and Hopkins, MN before settling in Laurens in 1963. They were involved in the hardware business for over 40 years. He was rewarded for 25 years with Coast-to-Coast Hardware and later changed to Ace Hardware. He later became involved in real estate.

Daryl held various offices in Laurens Chamber of Commerce, served on Laurens City Council, Pocahontas County Conservation Board, Cemetery Sexton for two Laurens cemeteries, member of Laurens Industrial Foundation and American Quarter Horse Association.

He was a member of Laurens United Methodist Church and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, serving on the Gardens Committee for the S.L.U.M.C. Cremation Cemetery.

He was the Master Lamb Producer for the State of Iowa in 1981. He raised many horses, at one time 52. He and his favorite, Sundance, spent many hours together.

Daryl enjoyed being outside and was an avid hunter, having made many trips to Wyoming and Alaska. He could fix about anything and enjoyed wintering in Arizona for over 15 years.

Daryl is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Laurens; son, Dr. David Long (Sarah) of Martin, TN; daughter, Deborah Long Billington of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Jordan Long (Lily), Michael Long (Katie), Rachel Billington, Ava Long and Evelyn Long, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Idela Long; brother, Gary Long and wife Jan; son, Craig Long and wife Allison; in-laws, Robert and Evelyn Sharp, and brother-in-law, Roland Sharp.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Laurens or Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Laurens Ambulance or Pocahontas Hospital.