Karl E. Snyder, 59, of Medina, NY, was reunited in heaven to be with his beloved wife, Nancy, on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital.
Born on March 13, 1957, in Medina, NY, he was the son of Alice (Miller) Snyder and the late Harold “Jack” Snyder. In 1975, Karl graduated from Medina High School, attended Ithaca College and in 1982 graduated from Bryant and Stratton of Buffalo. He worked as Project Manager for various companies including Depew Development, Barden Homes and Redman Construction in Brockport.
Karl served as Scout Master for Troop #35, Iroquois Trail Council for over 10 years with over 23 boys receiving the rank of Eagle Scout. He was instrumental in rebuilding the Boy Scout Cabin on District 10 Rd. in Medina, after the arson fire in 2009 and also served as Assistant Tennis Coach for the Medina Mustangs, was a devoted Medina Mustang Band Booster and was a dedicated Board Member on the Town of Shelby Planning Board. Karl’s most important and favorite job was being a loving father to his two sons, Kevin and Kristian.
Karl is survived by his mother, Alice Snyder of Medina, sons, Kevin Snyder of East Hampton, NY and Kristian Snyder of Medina, siblings, Kurt (Ruth) Snyder of Oakfield, NY, Kenneth (Sandra) Snyder of Medina, NY, Karen (John) Croce of Clifton Park, NY, mother-in-law, Barbara Clark, sister-in-law, Susan Squires, both of Medina, brother-in-law, David (Jennifer) Clark of Fredericksburg, Virginia, many nieces and nephews, a dear friend, Sharon Tanzer of Tarrytown, NY and his faithful companion, Koko.
Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10 AM -1 PM at Holy Trinity Parish/ St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St. Medina, NY with a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, the Rev. Erik Olsen officiating. Burial will be in the Boxwood Cemetery. A reception will be held at the St. Mary’s Hall immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kristian Snyder Collage Fund, payable to Kevin Snyder c/o The Law Office of Katherine Bogan, 517 Main Street, Medina NY 14103 or to the Troop #35 Boy Scout Summer Camp Fund, payable to Boy Scout Troop #35, c/o John Dieter, 915 Gwinn Street, Medina NY 14103.
