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Funeral service for Charles Ervin "Okie" Snedeger, 93, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Okie passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar.
Okie was born December 29, 1925 in Selman, OK. He grew up in Woodward, OK. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He married the love of his life Jean Chapman in 1944. They would have celebrated their 75th anniversary in August.
After the war, they settled in Lawrence. He worked for Bowersock Flour Mill, FMC, Independent Laundry and retired from Kansas Public Service Gas Company after 25 years.
He and his wife installed, owned and operated Snedeger's coin Laundry for 22 years. After totally retiring, our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather enjoyed gardening and loved dancing at the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Sonnie Kemberling (Jerry), Wendy Dalquest (Ron) all of Lawrence, a son, Charlie (Sarah), Baldwin City, KS, eight grandchildren, Steve Corbett, Amy Corbett Pugh, Kevin Patterson, Elizabeth Snedeger O'Neil, Jeff Corbett, Brian Patterson, Abe Snedeger, Ashley Snedeger Kretzschmer, and nine great grandchildren.
The family will greet friends prior to the service from 1 - 2 p.m. Friday, May 10th at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Visiting Nurses Hospice of Douglas County and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Jean an so sorry to hear about Okie. I just found out .if i had known i would of been there. He was a wonderful guy. i will never forget the laundry. thanks for watching over me when i would come through from school. God Bless you all..
Denise Harris
May 14, 2019
Dear Jean and family, I just found out yesterday of Okie's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Having lived next store to you for many years we were always so grateful for your friendship,your kindness and love you showed to our family and to all the neighbors. We love and miss you.You are in our prayers! Paul Horvath and family.
Paul Horvath
May 14, 2019
I didn't know Okie well but he was a good friend of my Aunt Ruby. He always had a smile on his face and went out of his way to say "hi" in public places. I know he will be missed.
Pat Kirk (Puckett)
May 13, 2019
Thinking of you, Jean & family. Irvin was one of the good guys.Thank for letting us.know.Jimmie & Patsy Dunn
May 11, 2019
Chuck, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debby (Ball) Fornelli
May 11, 2019
For many years I went to the laundromat every week, where he was always there tending an immaculate facility and offering friendly conversation. A weekly highlight even though it was a household chore. A good job well done.
Carol Lavery
May 10, 2019
We wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all in this time of loss. Dad would so like to come for the service on Friday. Our condolences and prayers. Michael and Jolene Janak, Ivan Percival
May 9, 2019
Okie was an awesome person, worked with him at the gas company. He will be greatly missed.
May 9, 2019
Always loved seeing his smiling face at the laundry mat. Will truly be missed RIP
May 9, 2019
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