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In keeping with his wishes, a visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, Dubuque. Military Honors will immediately follow at 5:00p.m.
Clare was born on December 13, 1936, to Roland and Lula (Odel) Snodgrass in Dubuque, Iowa.
He attended Dubuque Senior High School, graduating in 1955.
Clare was united in marriage to Joan (Vyverberg) Snodgrass on February 20, 1960. The two shared 65 wonderful years together.
Clare served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. He was a pattern maker on a repair ship with the Navy.
He worked as a carpenter for over 40 years.
In his free time, Clare was a great outdoorsman. He loved fishing and camping and spent many years on the Mississippi River. In his later years, he cherished wintering in Mission, Texas with Joan.
Clare is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Debra (Ray) Ellwood of Marion, IA, Daryl Snodgrass of Washington State, David (Ann) Snodgrass of Dubuque, and Donald (Lynn) Snodgrass of Omaha, NE. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jeffrey, Angela, Raychel, Adam, Amanda, and Tristen. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Dale Snodgrass, and Ken Snodgrass.
Clare's family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, and the nursing staff at Luther Manor. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.
A Clare Snodgrass Memorial Fund has been established.
The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.
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