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Carl Snyder Obituary
Carl D. Snyder, 83, of New Tripoli, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 17, 2007. He was the husband of the late Kathryn M. (Snyder) Snyder. Born in New Tripoli, he was a son of the late Arthur D. and Anna (DeLong) Snyder. He attended the Schneider one-room school. He graduated from Slatington High School, Valley Forge Military Academy and Muhlenberg College, and attended Lehigh University Graduate School of Engineering. He served his country honorably in the Army during World War II in the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. His tour included two years in north Africa and Italy. He was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart medal. He was a member of American Legion Post 16, Slatington, and V.F.W. Post 7215, Walnutport. Carls many business pursuits included general contracting, farming and most recently Olde Homestead Golf Course, New Tripoli. He served in various leadership roles for the following organizations during his lifetime: Northwestern Lehigh School Board, Lehigh County Farmers Association, Lehigh County Vo-Tech School, ABE Airport Authority, Lehigh County Citizens for Progress, Penn State Lehigh County Advisory Committee, Lehigh County Historical Society, Pa. German Society, Da Gross Daadi Grundsaw Lodge, Lehigh County Cooperative Extension, Lehigh County Joint Planning Commission, Allentown Hospital Board of Directors, New Tripoli Bank Board of Directors, Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce and Pa. German Cultural Heritage Center. He was a member of Slatington Lodge 440, F. & A.M., and a 33rd Degree Mason with Lehigh Consistory, Allentown. He was a member of Ebenezer U.C.C., new tripoli, where he was a deacon and served on the consistory and cemetery association. He was a founding member of the Lynn/Heidelberg Township Historical Society, having spent recent years researching the history of these townships. He took part in the Liberty Bell Trek, Leaser Wagon Train and the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage. He received numerous honors and awards for community service. Survivors: Daughters, Rebecca Ann, wife of Dale A. Phillips of Philadelphia, Sally K., wife of Glen A. Smith of New Tripoli; grandchildren, Jarrad Smith and his wife Heide, Alex Phillips, Justin Smith, Jenna Snyder Phillips, Sarah Smith. Services: 3 p.m. Monday, May 21, Ebenezer U.C.C., 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli, with Rev. Kevin Fruchtl officiating. Interment with full military honors in the church cemetery. Call 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday and 1-3 p.m. Monday in the church. Arrangements, Keller Funeral Homes Inc., New Tripoli. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lynn/Heidelberg Township Historical Society or the church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 75, New Tripoli, PA 18066.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Snyder
Rodney W. Wells
May 28, 2007
Glen and Sally,
The Phoebe Family holds you dear!
We want to express to you our sympathy and support. May your faith and love sustain you as our Family support will surround you.
You are in our prayers!
Rod Wells
May 24, 2007
So Lang un Gott segne dich.
Carol (Snyder) Shirley
Gavin & Sharon Betz
May 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this most difficult time. My father, Carl Betz, was a dear friend of your fathers. It will be 10 years this month that my father has passed away, I wish I could tell you it gets easier. You have to keep the special memories each of you have close to your heart and remember you now have a special angel watching over you.
Everytime we see a pair of red socks, we will think of your father.
Our deepest sympathies,
Scott & Caroline France
May 22, 2007
I'd only known Carl for seven years or so... but it felt like I had known him my entire life. I will miss him greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Snyder family, may the Lord give you comfort in these times of sorrow.
Susan Weidner
May 22, 2007
As a former member (but non-NWL resident) of the Northwestern Lehigh School District staff, Mr. Snyder welcomed me whenever we met. His dedication to history and pride in his community will be his legacy.
My condolences to his entire family.
Nick Eschbach
May 21, 2007
Letting you know that our family is always here for anything you need. Bob, Muriel, Rob, and Nick Eschbach
Cousin Dawn
May 21, 2007
Becky, Sally, and all. God takes our loved ones home. But He leaves us with our wonderful memories. My sincere sympathies on your loss.
Susanne H. Meixsell
May 21, 2007
On behalf of the School Board and employees of the Northwestern Lehigh School District, Carl Snyder will be deeply missed for his commitment to our community and many years of service to the District. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Snyder family at this time.
Milton and Lisa Trexler
May 21, 2007
Carl did so much for Lynn Township that we will always be grateful--our condolences to the family.
Ken and Alma Koch
May 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives. Carl was a friend to many.
Nancy and Ken Shaknitz
May 21, 2007
May God and the strenght of your family and friends be with all of you today and also. We Ken and I will miss him. God bless
Theresa Adams
May 21, 2007
Becky, Sally, and families,
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to all of you. We are grateful that your father's/grandfather's dedication to community was celebrated last June. Furthermore, we know all of you know how much his extended family and community members loved him for his vision and dedication to the community. His life-long imprint on his community will live on forever in the hearts of his family and friends. We also know how much he loved and cherished his family--we are truly saddened by your loss. With deepest sympathy,
Theresa (Kunkel) and Charles Adams and family
Willard Gerhart
May 20, 2007
Willard H.Gerhart
Grundsow Lodsch #14
Craig & Lisa Millward
May 20, 2007
Aunt Sally, Uncle Glen & Family:
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Snyder's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We, too, will miss him - a sweet and wonderful man.
Love, Craig and Lisa
Bill Donner
May 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. Carl was a leader and active in so many important activities. I greatly admired him and will miss him very much. But I will see him everyday in the organizations and activities that he was so involved in.
Abner Krumanocker
May 20, 2007
Cherish the Memories , Carl will live on in the hearts and souls of all who knew him , a celebration of his life will give comfort to those whose lives he touched.
Dale Eldred
May 20, 2007
Sally, Glen, Jarrad, Justin and Sarah:
Glenys and I offer all of you our heartfelt condolences. The community has been blessed by the presence of your family. The sense of irreplaceable loss with Carl's passing will be felt by all, but the power of the strength of your family and friends will surround and comfort you beyond your wildest dreams.
Dale and Glenys Eldred
Jay Poust
May 19, 2007
My sincere sympathy to all of Carls family. I've always admired and repsected him and what he stood for. He was truly a great American! Jay (Pete) Poust
Will Hamm
May 19, 2007
Your father was always a great visionary for Northwestern School District. He was someone that we all admired and looked up to.
Christine & Robert Smith
May 19, 2007
Our sincere sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. Carl D. will certainly be missed in this community.We will certainly miss him at the V.F.W. meetings and events as well as at other organzations. May He Rest in Peace.
Harry Beers
May 19, 2007
On behalf of Lehigh Consistory and the Valley of Allentown, I wish to offer my condolances to the family of Carl D. Snyder. I have always known Carl to be a man of service to his community, country, fraternity, his Masonic Brethren, and most of all, kept his promise to his Lord while serving his country in battle. My wife and I will dearly miss him at the Kutztown Fair. He was a joy to have known. Bless the Family. Fratertnally, Harry and Laurie Beers, Commander-inChief, Valley of Allentown AASR.
Gail & Jeff Christman
May 19, 2007
Our sincere sympathy to your family. You father was an inspiration to an entire community. He made us all proud.
Glenn Koch
May 19, 2007
Carl was a great guy who's love of history and love of community combined to create something special for the people of New Tripoli, Lynn Township and Lehigh County. He graciously shared that love of history with me on many occasions, and for that I will remain ever fortunate. Rest in Peace Carl. You will be missed.
Ann & Gary Dotterer
May 19, 2007
The Greatest Generation
When Tom Brokow penned the book, it was people exactly like Carl Snyder that he had in mind. Men and women who left the farms and families to fight for the freedom's they believed in. Returning to this land and making it the greatest nation on this Earth.
Carl made this region a better place and he made Weisenberg, Lowhill, Heidelberg and Lynn Township's a great place.
We appreciate all the organizations he was affiliated with. Carl had a way of making the people of those organizations better through his passion and hard work ethic maybe even a sense of persuasiveness.
We have lost a true American Hero that lived his American Dream to the fullest.
John M. Ellermann
May 19, 2007
Our prayers of comfort are with you and your family at this time of loss. We will miss your father, our 54+ year member, Sir Knight Carl, from our Commandery.
John M. Ellermann, P.C., Recorder
Julie Lubinsky
May 19, 2007
And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.
Carl will be missed.
Dale and Eleanor Lakatosh
May 19, 2007
Please accept this message of sympathy from friends of the family.Carl will be missed
Billy and Kelly Hallman
May 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. You have so many happy memories to look back on and always keep close to your heart.
Bob Nagle
May 19, 2007
Carl was a visionary and one of a kind. Historical Society exists because of him. We will all miss him.
Dawn Straughn
May 19, 2007
To Carl’s family,
I feel fortunate to have met Carl. He was the kindest, most gentle and devoted person I have ever known. I, and the community will miss him. He has left his mark, I will remember him always. My deepest condolences. Dawn Straughn
Sylvia Koenig
May 19, 2007
I've known Carl since he was school board president. He was one of the nicest, classiest, generous men I know giving of himself to the community he loved. He will be greatly missed.
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