Memorial

Jeffery Bart Snell passed away on October 26, 2026, in Iowa City. A Memorial Visitation will be held Monday, November 9, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Cedar Memorial Park Stateroom in Cedar Rapids. A Private Family Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Cedar Memorial.

Jeff was born November 7, 1960, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the first child of Roy and Helen Snell. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Jeff and his siblings were raised.

Growing up, Jeff was active in wrestling, football, track, and band, playing the trumpet. He also enjoyed golfing, Scouting, participating in many campouts and fishing trips, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1975. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. He earned his degree in Nuclear Medicine in 1986 and worked as a Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for over 40 years.

In 1994, he met his future wife, Teri. They were married in 1998 and made their home in North Liberty, Iowa, where they raised their family. Jeff was active in Boy Scout Troop 216 achieving Assistant Scoutmaster and Committee Chair. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Teri; their children, Katti (Richard) Blakey, Jake, Joshua, and Matthew; his grandchildren Izzy, Amelia, Dallas, and Annabella; his mother, Helen Snell; his brother, Judd (Jill) Snell his sister, Judith Buchert, sister-in-law Kim (Ray) Reynolds, and several nephews, nieces, and grand nephews.  Beloved cats Romeo and Jerry.  He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Snell. 

Jeff was a kind soul, with a big heart, who will be greatly missed by his family, co-workers, and friends. He continued his lifelong mission of helping others through the gift of organ donation.  A devoted Iowa Hawkeye fan, Jeff held season football tickets for many years. 

In his honor, the family will be wearing their Iowa Hawkeye gear. If you have Hawkeye gear, feel free to wear it too. Jeff would love it!