Background
Brands, Marlene Faye was born on June 2, 1942 in Watertown, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Bernard S. and Dena (Tekrony) Bleeker.
Brands, Marlene Faye was born on June 2, 1942 in Watertown, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Bernard S. and Dena (Tekrony) Bleeker.
Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University, 1964. Master of Science, South Dakota State University, 1972.
Home economics teacher Valley Christian High School, Artesia, California, 1964-1966. Assistant parenting curriculum South Dakota State University, Brookings, 1978, assistant professor home economics education department, since 1978.
Member Sioux Valley Board Education, Volga, 1985-1988. Active First Reformed Church, Volga. Member American and South Dakota Vocational Association, American Home Economics Association, South Dakota Home Economics Association (president since 1989), Phi Upsilon Omicron.
Married Henry J. Brands, June 21, 1963. Children: Chad K., Lane T., Heidi L.