Jim Long, a native of St. Louis City, Missouri, quit school to join the military during World War II. He later owned a café, service station, and liquor store. Jim and his wife, Zelma, were tragically killed in a robbery in 1996.
Zelma Long biography: 13 things about De Soto, Missouri woman
Zelma Leona Zufall Long, a retired teacher from Missouri, enjoyed fishing, traveling, and watching "Wheel of Fortune." Tragically, she and her husband were killed by Carman L. Deck, Jr. in 1996. Zelma was a beloved teacher for 30 years, and her life was filled with family milestones and unexpected loss.
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