Joyce 'Marlene' Snyder, 73

Joyce “Marlene” Snyder, 73, of Whitefish, passed away Oct. 22, 2022.

She was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Marvin Glen Sutter and Mildred Olive Sutter (Rhine).

Marlene grew up on a farm in southeast Nebraska. She loved people and her bright personality complimented this. Marlene got to know everybody. She was a world traveler and had been to 57 countries in her lifetime. Her favorite place to travel was Italy. In addition to being well traveled, Marlene was well-educated. She earned her Doctorate in education. Marlene taught junior high, was a professor at the University of Nebraska and, most recently, a professor for 14 years at Clemson University. Notably, Marlene adapted, trained and implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program throughout the United States and the world.

Some of her hobbies included hiking, skiing, visiting Glacier National Park, and playing the piano. She enjoyed classical music and opera.

Marlene is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Lee Snyder; son, Kevin Ray Brubaker; and brother, Ronald Sutter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Bonnie Sutter.

Services for Marlene will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

To send online condolences, please visit www.austinfh.com. Austin Funeral & Cremation Service in Whitefish is caring for the family.