Ricky "Rick" A. Long, 58, Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, February 15 , 2023. He was born September 23 , 1964, in Manitowoc to Robert and Judy (Stransky) Long.

Rick graduated from Ashwaubenon High School, Class of 1982. He joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1983 to 1988 when he was honorably discharged. Rick worked for Georgia Pacific east side mill and was looking forward to retirement. In 2006 he married Lori Pamperin in Las Vegas. Rick enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his time up north trout fishing in Seney, MI and spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors.

He is survived by his wife, Lori; step-son, Kacy (special friend, Samantha Brasier) Pamperin; grandchildren, Ayla Pamperin and Owen Roebke; siblings, Randall (Lynn Bergeon) Long, Susan (special friend, Tracy Crist) Long, Cassie (Randell Ellington) Carbon-Ellington, Jason (Julie) Carbon; step-mom, Pat Long; step-siblings, James (Holly) Stedi, Carla (Aaron) Sivrais; mother-in-law, Rita Pamperin; siblings-in-law, Dan (Su) Pamperin, Lee Pamperin, Lori Pamperin, Julie (Al) VanLannen, Glenn (Yvonne) Pamperin, Carl (Sheri) Pamperin, John Pamperin, Fred Pamperin, Joe (Rhonda) Pamperin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and beloved family dog, Nadia.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Robert Long; mother, Judy (Raymond) Carbon; father-in-law, Harold Pamperin; brother-in-law, Greg Pamperin; sister-in-law, Pam Pamperin.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 24 ; Funeral Service to follow at 6 p.m. with military honors to conclude the service. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com .