Daniel Snider

1945 - 2015

DANIEL E. SNIDER, 70 ROCKFORD - Daniel Eugene Snider, 70, of Rockford, died at 11:06 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Swedish American Hospital ER. Born December 4, 1945, in Rockford. His parents were William C. and Erma P. Verstraete Snider. Married to Sheila Kathryn (Rohr) Schepley in Rockford on May 19, 1990. He retired after 45 years as former part owner and President of Pierce Laminated Products. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Architectural Woodwork Institute, St. Joseph and Sons Missionary Group, International Management Council. We had to say "goodbye" to one of the most caring and generous men we have ever known. Our Dad/Stepdad passed away unexpectedly and we are now overcome with heartache. The love he had for his family was immeasurable and we are all grateful that we were part it. Dad/Dan was so proud of his family and couldn't get enough of his grandchildren. Whether it was watching baseball, softball, soccer, dance competitions, basketball, track and robotics, he took great pride in supporting his grandchildren. Dad/Dan loves his professional sports too. Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls and throw in his favorite collage team, The Fighting Illini!! He retired in fine fashion and took up ballroom dancing with his wife, Sheila. They enjoyed going to dance competitions and won several awards. But, the most memorable event of late was a 1 week Alaskan Cruise to celebrate his and Sheila's 25th Wedding Anniversary with the entire family!! Survivors include his wife, Sheila; Judy Johnson, the mother of his 4 daughters; Jennifer (David) Lindgren and Mindy (Brian) Brown, both of Winnebago, Carrie (Jason) TerHorst of Peyton, Colorado, Kristy (Mike) Hook of Wilton, IA. , Mary Schepley Bartelson of Machesney Park and his son, Jim Schepley of Rockford. Sisters, Kathleen Tubbesing and Laureen Snider of Rockford. Brothers-in-law; Chuck Brady, Mike (Bonnie) Rohr and John (Debbie) Rohr. Grandchildren;Meggan, Catie, Nathan and Collin Hook, Krista and Alex Bartelson, Jimmy and Joe Schepley, T J, Allison and Spencer Lindgren, Scott, Abby and Emma Brown and Hunter and Sawyer TerHorst. Predeceased by his parents, sister, Nancy Brady and his brother, Jimmy Foss. Funeral Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 10 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Visitation also from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. including Rosary at Julian-Poorman-Welte on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Memorials may be directed to the family for benefit of Dan's favorite charities. For online register, visit weltefuneral.com.