Robert Snyder

1941 - 2017

Robert Snyder May 20, 1941 - April 18, 2017 San Diego - Robert Snyder, passed away April 18, 2017 at the age of 75. He was born in Davenport, IA on May 20, 1941 to Dean Snyder M.D. and Eulon Ritz Snyder. Robert graduated from Crawford High School in San Diego and earned a masters in History from San Diego State University. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his boys and was an avid student of history, especially the Civil War period. Robert was a beloved husband to Sharon (Deluhery) for 53 years and grandfather to Gabriel Snyder of Colorado Springs, CO. He is also survived by sisters, JoAnn Ames and Carolyn Nelson; and nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by sons, Robert and Greg and daughter-in-law, Kelly. A funeral mass will be celebrated at San Rafael Parish, on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at Dearborn Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. Donations may be made in his honor to St. Vincent de Paul or a charity of choice.