Marjorie Ann Long

Long, Marjorie Ann Wagner Hoefler

Marjorie Long was born on February 2, 1938, in Oxford, Wisconsin. She went on to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2026, and was buried at Miami Valley Memory Gardens on June 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Ted.

Her mother was Sarah Marie Parker Wagner. Marjorie and her twin brother were adopted by Fred Hoefler and raised her mother and stepfather. At eighteen years of age Marjorie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and guide through life. This gave her an assurance of a forever home and was a stabilizing factor in her life.

After traveling around the country and attending many schools because of her father's work, Marjorie graduated from high school in Jackson, Ohio in 1956.

Marjorie met Thomas E. Long at Michigan State University and they married in 1959. Theirs was a wonderful partnership. Both were interested in serving the Lord, raising their family and in traveling the country and around the world. Marjorie was famous for her whirlwind tours - she wanted to see it all! Marj and Tom went to Lake George, New York and Fairbanks, Alaska to work as work-campers for two summers. They went to China to walk the Great Wall; Marj snorkeled on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as well as trying kangaroo tail for dinner one night; she took family members to the Cayman Islands and the Florida Keys to snorkel and went ice fishing and skiing in Wisconsin. She enjoyed her trip to Hawaii where she kayaked near a volcano and had fun with the teacher trips where she drove all over the UK and went white-water rafting down the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Marj and Tom drove through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy, and another trip to England and the Scottish Highlands. Marj participated in mission trips to Hungary and Albania where she had the opportunity to tell others about the love Jesus has for us.

Marjorie drove school bus in Indianapolis and Centerville to put herself through college, graduating from the University of Dayton with a bachelor's and master’s degree in education. She taught in several area schools, for many years at Patterson Career Center and later worked at the Dayton Board of Education. She was proud of her time there as a teacher and later as a leader in the Special Education testing department. She was also a supporter of the GED program in Ft. Myers, FL. Her most important job in life besides serving the Lord was in raising her children. They were always loved beyond measure.

After retirement, Marj and Tom purchased a winter home in Florida; a time of testing and strength came when they rebuilt their home after Hurricane Ian. She loved hosting family and friends; she took everyone on alligator and eco tours, and to the beach. She really enjoyed facilitating a water aerobics class, swimming, playing cards with friends and volunteering with the Lee County Parks and Recreation department. Most of all they enjoyed their many friends from all over the US and from Canada.

Marjorie is survived by her husband Thomas Long, her daughter, Kristiann Farenholtz (Tom), and her son Timothy Long (Jayne). She is survived by her grand-daughters, Jaimee Webb (Mike), Kaitlyn Wallace (Robert), Kariann Glasgow (Rob) and Kelsey Morris (Patrick). She also treasured her 8 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brothers; (twin) Marshall A. Hoefler (Mary), George Hoefler, Edward Hoefler (Clarissa). Also, many other relatives and treasured nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.

Donations may be made to: Marjorie Long GED Scholarship Fund, The School District of Lee County c/o Adult and Career Education - Maria Alvarado, 2855 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL 33966