Darrell Long

Darrell Long, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at his
residence surrounded by family. Celebration of Life will be held at Noelridge Christian Church
on Saturday, November 21, 2026.  The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. with service to begin at 2:00 p.m.

Darrell was born November 7, 1942, in Lone Rock, Iowa, to George and Murial (Ackerson) Long
and graduated from Sentral High School in 1960. Darrell was united in marriage to Gail Garrett-
Wise on December 23, 1983, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Darrell was a lifelong truck driver.  He enjoyed his work and many co-workers and friends on the road for 52 years, especially the four and a half years he and Gail drove as a team.  Darrell took great pride in his trucks, adding more lights and chrome with each one, making him highly recognized along the road.  He was a friend to everyone and a mentor to many.  Trucking was Darrell’s passion.  He often shared his wisdom and personal resources to fuel the success of others in the business.  Off the road, he loved spending time with family and friends.  His notable sense of humor will be a living legacy.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Long; two sons, Tracy (Joni) Long and Craig (Tammy) Wise; two daughters, Tammy (Ron) Myers and Tarra (Tom) Stewart; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jan and Rex Adair, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Murial Long; Gail’s parents, Norman and Evelyn Garrett; a brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Marlys Long; and sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Jerry Wibben.

The family would like to offer their heartfelt gratitude to RN Case Manager Angie, Hospice Aid Tomekia, and the entire team at St. Croix Hospice.  The value of their loving care and support was truly unmeasurable.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice 1208 Dina Court, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233, or Noelridge Christian Church, 7111 C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, https://give.tithe.ly/?locationId=f0bd1503-f86a-418f-b1e1-e18cb6b5a31e&giveButtonText=Give%20Online%20Now.

Please share your support and memories with Darrell’s family on his obituary page at
www.stewartbaxter.com under the Obituaries tab.