Roger DeLong

Roger Greg DeLong, known to friends and family as “Greg,” passed away on November 4th, 2017. A lifelong resident in the Columbus area, Greg attended the University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University. His studies focused on engineering, architecture, and design. Greg had a career with RPA Design, Tedrick Architects, design and advisory work with the City of Worthington plus other design work. He also volunteered with the Food Pantry in New Albany. Greg loved all sports especially soccer, Ohio State football, and the Cleveland Browns. An avid fan of music, he loved early alternative, folk, 70s rock, and classical music. He had high hopes and higher dreams; he loved his kids and his spirit will live on through them. He is survived by sons, Philip DeLong of Denver, CO and Max DeLong of Worthington; daughter, Chloe DeLong of Columbus; his parents, Philip and Shirley DeLong of Dublin; sister, Kathy (Preston) Orndoff of Pickerington; former wives, Sherry Ulrich of Worthington and Barb Underwood of New Albany, special Aunt Donna Shamis of Westerville; niece, nephew, family, and friends. A celebration of Gregs life will occur on Friday, November 17th at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH at 11 a.m., Rev Jim Wilson, officiating, visitation from 10-11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations in memory of Greg may be made to the MidOhio Habitat for Humanity: http://www.habitatmidohio.org/ways-to-give/donate-to-habitat/memorials-and-honoariums/