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Matthew DeLong Obituary
Sartell - Matthew A. "Matt" DeLong, age 35, of Sartell, died October 2, 2018 in St. Cloud, MN.
A Memorial Service Celebrating Matt's life will be at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 8, 2018 at The Waters Church, 1227 Pine Cone Rd. N., Sartell. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday at the Waters Church. There will be a private family urn placement in Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Matthew Alan DeLong was born on January 29, 1983 in St. Cloud to Alan and Beverly (Poepping) DeLong. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 2001. Matt worked as a manager at Northland Choice for many years and most recently he was operations manager at Barrett Ag. Matt will be remembered as a kind, caring, and loving person who always worried about others. He was an avid pool player and golfer, and also enjoyed music, particularly guitar and drums. Matt's greatest love was his family, especially his 4 children.
Matt is survived by his children, Taylor DeLong, of St. Cloud, Braden DeLong, Sophia DeLong, and Sydnie DeLong all of Sartell; his parents, Bev DeLong, of Sartell and Al (Mary) DeLong of Grey Eagle; sister, Megan (Jorgen Odden) DeLong of Sartell; his grandmother, Orpha DeLong of Sartell, niece, nephews and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry and Rita Poepping and Russell DeLong; uncle, Gary Poepping; and aunts, Sherry Harris and Christine Johnson.
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Eunice Schultz
October 8, 2018
Al, I am unable to find the words to express my feelings in the tragic loss of your son. My sincerest prayers are being sent to you and your family.
Tina Posson
October 8, 2018
Sending my love and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
I am Braden's aunt Tina, Lisa's sister, and we are so sad to miss today's service. My family and I live down in Texas, and with my two young children I could not make the trip work, but we are thinking of you all today.
I have known Matt for over a decade, and he was always kind and caring in all of our interactions. I know he was an amazing father, and I will forever be grateful to him for raising Braden to be such a kind, intelligent, and strong boy.
With Love,
The Posson Family
October 8, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marlene Pflipsen
October 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy Mike &Marlene Pflipsen
DeeDee Alm
October 4, 2018
So sorry Bev..I remember all the card games at Jerry and Rita's. He is a great person and I am speechless.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Gail Berg
October 4, 2018
Al and Bev, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers - (I am Glen Hansen's sister)
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