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Mark W. Snell

December 09, 1941 - January 07, 2024

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Obituary For Mark W. Snell

DEFOREST/MADISON – Mark W. Snell, age 82, passed away at the VA Hospital in Madison on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Mark was born on December 9, 1941, in Madison, WI to Maurice and Irene (Funnel) Snell. After high school he enlisted in the US Navy where he served for four years and later joined the Army Reserves for 17 years, which included Desert Storm. Mark was a CNA since 1985, retiring from Belmont Nursing Home at age 72. Mark married his best friend, Donna Meiritz, on April 22, 1995. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, dancing, John Wayne, reading, puzzles, fishing, and spending time with his family. His family will greatly miss his smile and loving personality.

Mark is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donna; children, Jay (Dee), Guy, Christina (John) Hartman, Laurie (Tim) Wade, Anthony Accola, Angela (Ken) Seddon, Melissa (Bret) Myers, Andrew Accola, Crystal (Darin) Gardner, and Timothy (Shirley) Accola; 25 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and sister, Mary Lou (Bob) Sickel. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Mark is preceded in death by first wife, Melissa; and five siblings.

A Celebration of Life with full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Sage Meadows and the VA Hospital/Hospice for their care and support.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Services

14 Jan

Visitation

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

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14 Jan

Celebration of Life Service

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM

Ryan Funeral Homes - DeForest / Windsor 6924 Lake Road DeForest, WI 53532 Get Directions »
14 Jan

Military Honors

02:45 PM - 03:00 PM

Ryan Funeral Homes - DeForest / Windsor 6924 Lake Road DeForest, WI 53532 Get Directions »
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Condolences

  • January 12, 2024

    Gayle Hale

    Condolences to the family. Sending hugs of comfort to all of you. I remember Mark loved to laugh and have a good time anytime he visited us in Indiana. Sincerely Gayle (Bray) Hale

  • January 11, 2024

    Ron Benish

    Our sympathy to you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Mary Benish

  • January 11, 2024

    Mary Lu (Clark) Anderson

    There will always be a special place in my heart for Mark. I have countless memories of Mark and his family from so many years ago. We were able to meet briefly and catch up several years ago when he was working at the hospital in Sauk City. I was so glad to see him. The obituary lists so many wonderful family members. Mary Lou, you are the only one I remember. Sending deepest sympathy and Blessings, Mary Lu (Clark) Anderson

  • January 10, 2024

    Becki Clark

    On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Mark W. Snell. We are forever grateful and thankful for Mark's service to our great country. What an honor it was for us to take him on his well-deserved trip of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  • Blessings Bouquet

    Blessings Bouquet was sent for Mark W. Snell - January 12, 2024

  • Sacred Duty Spray

    Angela Seddon sent Sacred Duty Spray for Mark W. Snell - January 09, 2024

    Mark cared for and served so many others throughout his life. His loving heart and smile will truly be missed. We all are so blessed to have had him a part of our family. The Seddon Family

  • America the Beautiful

    Laurie Wade sent America the Beautiful for Mark W. Snell - January 09, 2024

    Our heartfelt condolences...Til we see you again Mark...With all our Love Tim, Laurie & Family

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