Alice Lauck

Alice Snyder, our unforgettable, vivacious, strong and loving mother, gently fell asleep at 92 years young on Sunday May 23, 2010.

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>Born on a farm in Lehigh County, the fifth of six children, Alice spoke Pennsylvania Dutch and English. Through the tough years of her childhood which included the Depression, Prohibition, and hard work on the farm, she grew up to graduate from Kutztown University and went on to become an excellent elementary school teacher. Truly unique in her ability to understand her students, she infused them with enthusiasm for learning. Beginning in a one-room schoolhouse, Alice retired as a second grade teacher after a career of 36+ years. In 1941 she married Donald Snyder with whom she shared her love of teaching and the outdoors. His death at the age of 61 prevented them from enjoying their vision of the golden years. With her second husband Leroy Lauck she found a companion who shared her love of dogs and travel. Widowed once again, Alice became a Texan in 2008. She loved visiting her daughter Nancy whose home and life will always be better for her ideas and inspiration. Alice lives on in the many beautiful flowers which thrived to her touch. Her oldest daughter Victoria is an opera singer who lives in Italy. Her career would not have been the same without the determination instilled in her by her mother. Alice's unfailing support has taken wings of song and will forever soar in our souls.

She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ; Berks Co. Chapter, PSEA (PA State Education Assoc.); Schuylkill-Hamburg Retired Teachers Association; Penna. Association of School Retirees(PASR); Kutztown University Alumni Association; Elizabeth Herr Chapter Order of the Eastern Star; Ladies Auxiliary of Leesport Fire Co.; Central Berks Fire Co.; Pocono and Lebanon Beagle Clubs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to either: Paws With A Cause ( www.pawswithacause.org tel. 248-844-5656) or Mayo Clinic Arizona (

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