Vernon "Punk" Snyder

Our beloved father, papa, brother and uncle, Vernon L. Snyder, Jr. (Punk) passed away February 14, 2023 at his residence.
Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Friday, February, 24, 2023, at the Johnson-Henry Funeral Home in Arlington. Graveside services will be at a later date. The funeral service will be live streamed via our website.
Vern was born May 11, 1951 in Volga to Vernon and Marilyn (Henry) Snyder. He lived on the Snyder homestead north of Sinai until he was 5 years old moving to the Henry homestead south of Arlington. He attended school in Arlington until the 8th grade then moved with his family to Rapid City where he graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 1969.
Vern married Gloria Larson on June 21, 1969 at the Lake Whitewood Church. From this union 2 children were born Jason and JoVonna.
During his life, he spent many years working at numerous Ford dealerships as a parts and or service manager with a few of his working years, he worked for an oil company as a parts manager. He also worked in a methane gas field as a technician checking the lines. With all the jobs he had, he learned to be a jack of all trades. As he became closer to retirement, his final place of employment was Einspar Auto Plaza in Brooking, SD.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. His day usually began by getting up early to take a daily drive through the countryside to soak up the beauty around him. He also enjoyed watching cooking shows and learning many techniques to improve his skill. No matter what he would cook he would always say, he didn't know how to cook. He will be remembered for his tasty ribs and pulled pork.
Vern is survived by his son, Jason (Leesa) Snyder of Rapid City, daughter, JoVonna (Jason) Baxter of Arlington, 4 granddaughters, Ashlin, Aubrie, Payton and Callie, future grandson-in-law Mitchell Olsen of Gilbert, AZ, brother, Daniel (Tammy) Snyder of Arlington, nephew, Ben Kirkland of Piedmont, SD, niece, Kellyann Kirkland-Snyder of Tucson, AZ, sister, Patricia (Kurt) Ristinen of Flagstaff, AZ, niece, Kimberly Ristinen of Rapid City, Aunt Shirley Henry of Arlington, great-nieces and nephew, numerous cousins, and his fur baby, Noble Mace.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gloria Sept, 11, 2021, two nephews, Jamie Snyder and Joshua Snyder, numerous aunts and uncles.
Funeral arrangements by Johnson-Henry Funeral Chapel. www.crawfordosthus.com Arlington, Lake Preston and Oldham
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