Robert “Bob” Ned Snyder
3/25/1944 – 8/22/2026
He was born March 25, 1944, in Sidney, OH to Theodore and Evelyn (Rodeheffer) Snyder.
On June 24, 1996, he married Patricia Meckstroth-Schroeder in Pigeon Forge, TN. They just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in June, and enjoyed one last trip to Tennessee in April. Patricia survives in New Knoxville.
Bob is also survived by his sons and daughter-in-law Jordan (Isa) Snyder of Santa Monica, CA, and Joshua Snyder of San Francisco, CA; brother Larry Snyder of Ballwin, MO and his children Matthew Snyder, Seth Snyder, and Kathryn Mohler; bonus children Deb (John) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville, Teresa (Ed) Stephens of Anna, Jill (Ben) Baumer of Minster, and Darin (Julie) Schroeder of New Knoxville; Grandchildren Kara (Chad) Sherrill, Jess (Dan) Nielsen, Ryan Stephens, Blake (Paige) Stephens, Lauren (Luke) Cantrell, Meghan (Scott) Firman, John Baumer, Hayley (Bryce) Schmiesing, Maura Baumer, Jay Schroeder, and Ty Schroeder; 9 great-grandchildren, and one on the way in December; brother and sisters in law Robert and Betty Dietrich, and JoAnn Meckstroth.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law Nancy Snyder, and brother-in-law Richard Meckstroth.
Bob was a 1962 graduate of New Knoxville High School, and Miami-Jacobs Business College in Dayton, OH. He was a talented basketball and baseball player and pitched a no hitter for the Rangers.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was assigned the duty of a jeep driver for his commanding officer.
Bob owned and operated Alchem Power Wash, based in New Knoxvile.
He was a faithful member of First Church of New Knoxville, where he served as a deacon and trustee. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #444.
An avid sports fan, Bob followed the Reds and the Bengals, the Anna Rockets, and the Minster Wildcats, but especially loved the New Knoxville Rangers. His favorite past times included vacationing in Tennessee, attending various activities of the grandchildren, and joining his friends for morning coffee at Main Street Station. He adored his dog Joey, who was at his side until his passing.