Marianne (Lalonde) Birkenbuel, 83, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was a graduate of Anaconda Central High School and Western Montana College and received her degree in Elementary Education. She taught at McKinley Elementary and Opportunities Incorporated. She eventually left teaching to become a real estate agent.
Marianne was born to Joseph and Nettie Lalonde in Livingston, Montana. She was raised in Anaconda, Montana. After she graduated from college, she moved to Great Falls where she met Harry Birkenbuel and they were married on August 1, 1964. They were married for 58 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She had a sharp wit and was a friend to everyone she met.
Marianne is survived by her husband, Harry Birkenbuel; son, Tim Birkenbuel; daughter, Amy (Brad) Schoenen; and grandchildren, Emma Birkenbuel, Mitchell Birkenbuel, Elizabeth Birkenbuel, Adam Birkenbuel, Andrew Schoenen, Brandon Schoenen, and Camryn Schoenen.
A celebration of life will be scheduled in the future followed by a graveside memorial for immediate family members.
