William E. Long, 90, of Platteville, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. until noon, where chapel Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5273, Platteville.  Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the William Long Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the January 14, 2026 issue of The Platteville Journal.