Robert D. Long, 86, formerly of Allentown and Shartlesville, died Jan. 6, 2023, in Bethlehem Manor.

He was the widower of Betty J. (Herman) Long.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Florence (Biery) Long.

He worked for the former A&B Meats and was a truck driver for Eastern Industries for many years.

A member of the Old Time Plowboys Club and a lifetime member of various VFWs, he loved horseback riding with friends and family.

He honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

His survivors include children Cheryl L. Long of Slatington, and Daryl R. Long (Debbie) of Shartlesville; stepchildren Mallory L. Weiss (Thomas) of Ocala, Fla., and Timothy J. Zuberka of Trexlertown; siblings Richard and Larry Long, Delores Leitgeb, Janice Franssen and Evelyn Shimer; grandchildren Brandon Weider (April), Chadd (Jessica), Trey, and Dylan Long (Megan); step-grandchildren Jeremy, Andrea, Michelle and Christie; great-grandchildren Cooper and Kylian, Jesse, Elliee and Remy; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers.

His services will be 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.

Visitation 10-11 a.m. Interment will take place 11:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at Altona Cemetery, 902 E. Macada Road, Bethlehem.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.