Longtime Michigan State Representative, and current candidate for Michigan's 68th State House District, Tim Sneller, has passed away at the age of 68.
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Longtime Michigan State Representative and current candidate for Michigan's 68th State House District Tim Sneller passed away at the age of 68.
Details on his passing have not been released.
Sneller began his role in the state legislature in 2017, as he was elected to the 99th legislature following the general election in November 2016.
Sneller was a resident of Burton and he represented multiple communities in southern Genesee County.
Before running for office, Sneller was a substitute teacher for Bentley Community Schools. He worked at the General Motors Flint Assembly plant and was a union member with UAW Local 598.
Sneller also was a legislative assistant to several state legislators over a 30-year period.
"I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend, Tim Sneller," said Congressman Dan Kildee. “Tim was a true public servant. He worked hard for the people of Michigan for more than 30 years, both as a legislative aide and state representative and cared deeply about his community. As a leader and champion for the LGBTQ+ community in Michigan, Tim exemplified what it means to live a free and authentic life. His death is an incredible loss for our state. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Tim’s loved ones during this difficult time. Michigan is better off because of his leadership.”
Information on funeral arrangements has not been released.
A celebration of life for Sneller will be on Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. at the UAW Local 659 on Van Slyke Road in Flint.
People can RSVP by emailing [email protected].
A Celebration of Life for Sneller will be Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.
I’m totally heartbroken & devastated to learn of the passing of former State Rep Tim Sneller. I had the pleasure to serve with Tim for 1 term, & he was simply the best—a dedicated public servant with decades of experience & knowledge, a great caucus member, and a true friend 💔😔
— Regina Weiss for State Representative (@ReginaforRep) July 12, 2024
As a State Rep, Tim Sneller was the epitome of what it meant to care about his constituents and being their voice in Lansing. As a human being, you couldn’t have met a better person. Tim will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. Rest in Peace, my friend. https://t.co/JfUkZHaDaR
— Rep. Matt Koleszar (@koleszar_matt) July 12, 2024
