Neal Snyder

Neal F. Snyder, went to be with the Lord, July 29, 2010, at the age of 72. He was born February 20, 1938, in Fowler, the son of William and Leona (Wieber) Snyder. Neal was the owner and operator of Snyder Wholesale Beef, was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the V.F.W. Post #3733. He married Rita Riley in Hubbarston on February 1, 1964, and she survives him.

Also surviving are their loving daughters, Michelle (Bob) Averill of Fowler, Kim (Joe) Goerge, Kelly Robbins, Vicki (Vince) Behovitz, all of Dewitt, and Kari (Jamie) Halfmann of Ada, sixteen loving grandchildren who were the light of his life, brother, Stan Snyder, sisters, Bernadine (Keith) Miller, Evelyn (Stan) Thelen, Karen (Gerry) Spitzley, Cindy (Jerome) Thelen, sister in law, Patricia Snyder, and many neices and nephews. Neal was preceded in death by his parents, William and Leona and one brother, Clare Snyder.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2010, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Timothy MacDonald presiding, burial to follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, 7-9 p.m., with a rosary being prayed at 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a vigil service at 8 p.m., at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, 11112 W. Ionia, Fowler. Contributions may be made in memory of Neal to the family who in turn will make a donation to a charity of their choice. To learn more about Neal and view his Life Story film, visit www.lifestorynet.com/memories/60958 .