Ronald Adolph Snyder's Obituary
Ronald Adolph Snyder was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the age of 83.
He was born August 1, 1933, the son of Jonathan Edward Milton and Lillian (nee Brawand) Snyder of Columbus, Indiana.
He became a Child of God through Holy Baptism on August 13, 1933, and Confirmed in his faith on March 30, 1947, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbus, Indiana.
On August 7, 1955, he was united in marriage to Eunice Dorothia Koch.
We celebrate the almost 62 years of marriage that Ron and Eunice had together. Their marriage was richly blessed with love, faithfulness, spirited conversations, and laughter.
Together they created a loving and nurturing home. The Lord richly blessed their marriage with nine children. Tim (Kate) Snyder of Florissant, Missouri, Paula (Dean) Wiley of Friendswood, Texas, Joseph (Lori) Snyder of St. Charles, Missouri, Mark (Susan) snyder of Cedarville, Michigan, James Snyder, David (Kim) Snyder of Red Bud, Illinois, Rachel (Randy) Miller of Red Bud, Illinois, Mary (Eric) Schnelle of Lockwood, Missouri, and Jonathon Snyder.
The Lord has further blessed this union with the gift of 22 grandchildren: Rebekah, Sarah, Daniel, Hannah, Lydia, Christopher, Annie, Andrew, Kyle, Maxwell, Nicholas, William, Grace, Luke, Zachary, Jessica, Joshua, Jacob, Maria, Benjamin, Rachel, and Katie. The family was also blessed with one great-grandchild, Caitlyn, and another on the way.
Other survivors include his siblings Milton Snyder, John (Gini) Snyder, along with sisters-in-law, Anna Knuth, and Theodora Wallace, brother-in-law, Reverend Larry Meinzen as well as many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sons James and Jonathan Snyder.
Following graduation in May of 1955 from Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois, he was Called to be a Teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Red Bud, Illinois. He continued his education at the St. Louis Seminary where he received a Master of Arts Degree in Religion, as well as taking numerous courses at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Ron faithfully served as a teacher and Principal at St. John's until his "retirement" in 1998. For many years Ron lifeguarded and managed the Red Bud Municipal Pool.
In retirement Ron continued to substitute teach at Christ our Saviour Lutheran High School, at St. John's Lutheran School and at Red Bud High School until his passing. We give thanks for the 62 years of faithful service to the Lord ad to children and families of St. John's Lutheran School, and the Red Bud community.
Ron was a loving husband, dedicated and proud father and grandfather. He took great pride in his children's academic, music, and athletic accomplishments, but more importantly in his children's walk with Christ. He was an avid gardener. He had a keen sense of humor, and a quick wit. His thoughtful response when asked how he was doing was always, "I am content". As he joins his Heavenly Father we are sure, now more than ever, that statement is true.
Visitation will be Monday, June 26, 2017, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Red Bud, IL, and Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Red Bud, IL. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday June 27, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, with Rev. Mark Nebel officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud, Red Bud, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. John's Lutheran School in Red Bud, IL.. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
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