Raymond Harold Snyder Sr.

Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army, during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. Ray worked on the railroad for Penn Central Transportation Company. He was a past member of the George E. Hilgard Post # 58, American Legion, “Freedom Farm”. Ray enjoyed fishing, playing poker, Cardinals baseball, and an ice cold beer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Alice L., nee Shellenberg; his son, Raymond H. Snyder, Jr.; and a grandson, Scott Obst.

Suriving are his loving wife of 73 years, Elizabeth O. Snyder, nee Allen; his children, Jim Snyder and Barbara (Dave) Simpson; his grandchildren, Jamie Snyder, Jimmy ( Lauren) Snyder, Jennifer (Ben) Dehler, Casey (Matt) Clarkson, Cory (Jordan McLean) Simpson, and Sean Simpson; his great grandchildren, Landon, Emma, and Alivia; and many siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to donor’s charity of choice. Condolences may also be expressed at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.