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Larry Snyder Obituary
Larry spent over 40 years teaching mathematics and computer science at the University level. He received his undergraduate degree from Shippensburg University and then earned his Master's Degree and Ph.D. in mathematics from Purdue University. He taught at the University of Virginia for several years until he moved to Athens, where he retired from Ohio University in 2008 after 39 years.
In addition to being an accomplished professor, he had many hobbies and passions outside the university. He was a proud boy scout in his younger years which is where he found his love for the outdoors. He always enjoyed tent camping, backpacking, and whitewater canoeing. Later in his life, he found a love and passion for downhill skiing and spent many years as the ski club advisor for Ohio University. He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife and they traveled the world; visiting many places in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Countless memories were made.
Larry was also an active member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Athens and spent many years helping to serve his congregation. He will be dearly missed by his many friends and family.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of over 61 loyal years, Frances; three children, Douglas (Susan) Snyder, Brenda (Brad) Weaver, and Marc Snyder; 4 grandchildren, Eric Weaver, Caitlin Weaver, Ashley Snyder, Jennifer Snyder; and sister, Susan (Bobby) Ayers. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Dolores Snyder.
A funeral service will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Athens on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 1 pm with Pastor Chad Huebner officiating. Entombment will immediately follow at Athens Memory Gardens. Friends and family are welcome to call upon the family at the church on Monday from 12 noon until the start of the service at 1 pm. If you are unable to attend, the church will have a live stream via: https://www.clcathens.org/live. If you wish to honor Larry's memory, you may make a donation to Habit for Humanity (https://habitatseo.org/). Arrangements are entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where you may share your favorite memory in his online guest book at www.hughsmoquinfuneralhome.com. Dr. Larry Snyder
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Jane Jacobs
February 3, 2023
Dear Doug & family. Condolences for your loss. Will always remember Larry’s cheerfulness & his amazing zest for outdoor fun. Love, Jane & Devon Jacobs
Karen and Steve Chikosky
January 29, 2023
Fran and family, Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. We have loved spending Sunday lunch with you each week, for the last three and a half years.Larry was such a sweet, wonderful man. We have loved getting to know you and becoming friends. We will miss Larry. God be with you. We know Larry is with God in Heaven. Love you.
John Golzy
January 29, 2023
The best professor ever at Ohio University (and I have known a lot of them!) I needed only one math class, but after the first one, took two more classes with him because of his style of teaching. He was gentle, most knowledgeable, and cared about his students' learning. He was always available to answer questions. Later when I started teaching, I followed his style. I ran into him every once in a while after he retired. His everlasting smile on his face distinguished him from all other professors. I am thankful that I had him as a professor and mentor. On behalf of all his students I want to thank his family for sharing him with us and allowing him to spend extra time with his students. God bless Dr. Snyder.
Doug & Phyllis Baxter
January 27, 2023
Fran, thinking of you at this time and remembering Larry in our hearts. He was such a nice guy!
Betty Thompson
January 27, 2023
Fran and family, I wish to extend my condolences to all of you. I am unable to attend the services, because I am out of town. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Robert Young
January 26, 2023
Larry and I played a lot of tennis together over the years and I will really miss him.
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