Brenda Lee DeLong
Brenda Lee DeLong, 56, of Elk Mound, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Friday December 12, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic hospital in Rochester Minnesota fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Brenda was born on September 25,1969, to Marshall and Bonnie (Weiss) Fuhrman in Baldwin. Brenda started her childhood in Spring Valley, then later moved to Elk Mound, where she later graduated high school in 1988. Brenda attended college at Chippewa Valley Technical College and graduated with an accounting degree. While she was attending Chippewa Valley Technical College she met the love of her life Wade DeLong. She later married Wade DeLong on August 8th,1992 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. The newlyweds spent their first 2 years in Menomonie and later moved to Elk Mound.
Brenda and Wade had their first child Jordon DeLong on February 16th, 1996, and a few years later gave birth to Erin DeLong on August 7th, 2000. Brenda was a dedicated Walmart Employee for 32 years. She worked at Walmart in Menomonie for many years, Walmart in Eau Claire for a few years and finished her career at the Walmart in Lake Hallie. Brenda Brought light, love and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Brenda had an infectious personality and kindness that made everyone around her feel welcomed and valued. Brenda loved to be with her friends and family, playing games and talking. Brenda’s husband, children and grandchild were her pride and joy. When Brenda was 4 years old, she was placed in lifeguard training due to her amazing swimming skills. She enjoyed fishing with her family, shopping, long walks, concerts and taking naps with her cats. Brenda had a very strong faith in God. Brenda enjoyed holistic healing and sharing her knowledge. She loved helping people at every step of the way.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Wade DeLong; her son, Jordon (Beth) DeLong, granddaughter, Violet DeLong; daughter, Erin DeLong; her parents, Bonnie and Marshall Fuhrman; sisters Barb (Jim) Elsenpeter and Becki Fuhrman, father-in-law Daniel DeLong, sister-in-law Becky Breezee (Dennis) along with many nieces and nephews.
Brenda is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Linda DeLong and several aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday December 29, 2025, at Shepard of the Hill Lutheran Church in Elk Mound.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday December 28, 2025, at Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.