Ronald Lee Snyder Sr. went to be with Jesus on Friday September 13, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Charles Snyder and Alice (nee: Shellenberg) Snyder. Ronald “Butch” lived his life the best way he could. He loved with all he had to give. Everyone around him felt so very important especially his family. He loved to hunt and fish when he was younger. Ron also loved talking about old cars and Harley Motorcycles he’s owned. He always took time for his family and they were his world. His children and grandchildren loved spending time with him, watching nature, watching movies or just spending time talking. Butch and his wife had a true love that was rare. Being married for 53 years 9 months and together 54 years. They were always together watching favorite T.V. shows, driving or spending time talking. Ronald is survived by his wife Donna Sue, four children Walter McKay, Ronald Lee Snyder, Jr., Rhonda (Jeffrey) Strubhart and Donald (Deserea) Snyder; his grandchildren Zoey Jayne Strubhart, Mason Sandquist, Emmett Snyder, Scarlet Rose Snyder “Rosie” and Easton Lee Snyder. He had eight brothers and three sisters with seven brothers and two sisters who have preceded him. He is survived by his sister Kathleen Hawthorne of Belleville, Illinios a brother Edgar Snyder of Okawville, Illinios, Nieces Joanne Snyder and Pookie (Eugene) Carr, nephew Joseph (Carol) Snyder and many other nieces and nephews, family and friends. He was one of a kind. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. A life well lived and a man well loved.
Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Friday, September 20, 11 a.m. Burial Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-7 p.m.
I have loved my dad my whole life , the things I learned from him , experiences I have had , memories will be in my heart forever. I am thankful to God for blessing me to have the most classy loving man I ever knew to be my dad .
Butch, Jr. you were the first born son to me and your dad. After 4 years of marriage you were born in 1974.
The next baby we had was a beautiful baby girl in 1977 named Rhonda Louise.
Our third and final son Donald Emmett I am thankful to God above for the 54 years we were together. It broke my heart to lose him. I miss him every minute of everyday. RIP my darling till we meet again. Dear God may his soul be with you in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen
Uncle Butch as a kid was like a second dad. Dad would show me this way. But uncle Butch would show me the right way.! lol he’d take me on vacations with Wally and aunt Donna. Something dad never done with us. I remember playing at his and aunt Donna’s house and taking the rubber tips off the arrows from the bow and arrow sets we used to get back then ! Now a days they are a big no no ! Well I shot through a window and till this day I still can feel that butt whipping ! Till this day I still haven’t shot out another window ! But then I became a teenager and gurls were more important than uncles if nothing else much prettier !
Uncle Butch love you and you will be missed !!!
Ronald Lee Snyder, Sr. married me 12/11/1970. We had the most beautiful wedding at Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Church. We started dating September 1970. I
believe it was love at first sight. His eight brothers and three sisters and all of their children attended our wedding. We were truly blessed for the 54 years we were together. It broke my heart to lose him. I miss him every minute of everyday. RIP my darling till we meet again.