Roger ‘Dodge’ Long

Dodge was born Jan. 14, 1981, in Escanaba, the son of Vickey Storch. He grew up outdoors. He enjoyed everything from fishing to hunting, milking cows, bailing brush and driving tractors and lawn mowers.

Although things in his life didn’t always go as planned, he always found a way to make it work. Family was always very important to him, even after moving to Iron Mountain where he started out fresh. Dodge started his family in 2015, he had a son; Dakota. Dakota was his whole entire world. Dodge would have given up everything to make sure his son had everything. He always made sure Dakota knew how much he loved him. Dodge was an amazing father! Aside from being a full time dad, Dodge also owned his own lawn and landscaping business. This was his other pride and joy. His passion. Dodge had a larger than life personality and was always willing to give the shirt off his back to help anyone he could. He was taken from this life all too soon. He is so loved. He is so missed. Until we meet again.

Dodge leaves behind his loving fiance, Andrea Koehler; daughter: April (Robert Harris) King; Grandson: Jasper; son: Dakota Long; mother: Vickey Baird; sister: Samantha (Luke) Anderson; Andrea’s children: Kaelub (Savannah) Burski and Piper Burski; sister: Aleeshia Dettloff; siblings: Chris (Jill) Baird, John (Karen) Baird, Jody (David) Cosby, Renea Baird; and loving doggies: Mowgli and Nova.

He was preceded in death by stepfather, John Baird; and maternal grandparents: Virginia Pratt and Roger Storch; and loving dog: Brandy.

A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. at the Mead Sportsman Association (Rod and Gun Club), 5523-5559 County 420 21st Road, Gladstone, MI 49837.

The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Long family.

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