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Derl Charles Snyder

1932 - 2021

BORN

1932

DIED

2021

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Klingerstown, Pennsylvania

Derl Snyder Obituary

REBUCK - Derl Charles Snyder, 88, of Rebuck, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at his home.

Derl was born in Rebuck, Aug. 31, 1932, a son of the late Mabel Alice (Hoch) and Charles William Snyder.

He attended the Pine Park High School.

Derl served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War.

He drove school bus for Marvin E. Klinger Inc., after retiring from farming. Prior to driving bus, he had a huckster route in Trevorton and Shamokin for many years.

He was a member of Himmel's Church, the American Legion Post 504 and the Herndon Senior Action Center.

Derl was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Quilts of Valor Foundation for his service to his country and loved to play pinochle.

Derl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Darlene (Wolf) Snyder; his son,Timothy D. Snyder and his wife, Carol, of Dornsife; a daughter, Susan D. Grove and her husband, Douglas, of Rebuck; three grandchildren, Douglas A. Grove Jr. and his wife, Andrea, of Mechanicsburg, William C. Grove and his wife, Kali, of Sayre, and Cassandra N. Snyder, of Dornsife; three siblings, Shirley Hopple and her husband, Don, Bruce L. Snyder and his wife, Shirley, and Darlene Schwalm and her husband, Randall; a sister-in-law, Mary Parker; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marion R. Klinger.

SNYDER - Derl Charles Snyder, 88, of Rebuck. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Himmel's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland At Home-Hospice, HomeHealth and HomeCare, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg 17110-9794, or to the Herndon Senior Action Center, 5089 State Route 147, Herndon 17830. The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, go to www.srrfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Item on Aug. 17, 2021.

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