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Kenneth Snader Obituary

Kenneth D. "Ken" Snader Athens Kenneth D. "Ken" Snader, 85, of Athens, died October 25, 2009. Ken was born May 14, 1924 to Wayne and Olive (Radcliff) Snader in LaPorte City, Iowa. He graduated from Boiling Springs High School in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Ken married Maxine (Blowers) Dempsey on March 29, 1974. The couple enjoyed 35 years of marriage. Ken faithfully served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was deployed in the European Theater, serving in France and Germany. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Electrical Institution in 1948 and went on to work as a supply cataloger for the Defense Logistic Service Center. Ken was a member of the Federal Retired Employees. He loved to fish and took pride in remodeling an 11 room house in Athens. Ken is survived by his wife, Maxine; four step-daughters, Susan (Anthony) Berry, Denise Minor, Tina (Melvin) VanWormer, and Billie Jo (Joel) Weeks; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Doris Rudolph, Sally Myers, and Shirley (Paul) Smith. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bette Rosinski; and two brothers, Robert Snader and Roger Snader. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in honor of Ken are asked to consider the American Cancer Society. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2009.

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Jeff and Laurie Rudolph

November 2, 2009

Dear Aunt Max,

My mother and our family are deeply saddened by Uncle Ken's passing. My mother wanted me to tell you that you were a wonderful wife to Uncle Ken and that she will forever be grateful to you. As you know she had been in the hospital and is at home still recovering. I have many fond memories of Uncle Ken, especially when I was a young boy. God Bless You.

Gloria Allred

November 1, 2009

Maxine,
You may not remember me but I worked with Ken a long time ago and always liked him. I'm very sorry for your loss. I thought you two were a perfect couple.

Gloria Allred

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