Robert E. Snyder Sr.

Robert Earl Snyder, Sr., 96, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at home. Bob was born February 13, 1926 in Evansville to the late Shirley and Katherine (Jones) Snyder. He attended White School, graduated from F.J. Reitz High School and Mechanical Arts School. Bob served in the United States Army/Air Force during World War II while service on the USS Catalina transporting troops along the Sacramento River and the San Francisco Bay. He entered the service for his country on July 12, 1944 and was honorably discharged on June 5, 1946. Bob worked at SIGECO for 45 years and retired as the General Foreman in 1991 over the crews that constructed the substations in the Evansville area. Early during his career, he was a Junior Achievement advisor. He was an avid farmer while enjoying caring for his herd of cattle and always maintained a large garden while selling produce at his stand. Bob helped monitor 20 bluebird boxes on SIGECO property for many years after retirement. Play clabber with his family was an important part of his life. He coached youth baseball for many West Terrace teams and enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all of their activities. Supporting the Reitz Panthers, the IU Hoosier basketball team, the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Cardinals were important parts of his life. Surviving Bob are a daughter, Jean Ann Voegel (Carl) a son, David Snyder (Cindy Diamond); grandchildren, Bryan Snyder, Ashlee Mercer, Evan (Mallory) Snyder, Lacey (Adam) Nix, Carri (Justin) VanWinkle, Amy (John) Rau of Indianapolis, Cara (Daniel) Dixon of Bloomington, IN, Keith Bell, April Hicks, Matt Snyder and a special niece who visited many times from her Florida home, Carol Acosta. Also surviving are 13 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his wife Norma, sons Darrell Wayne, Robert Earl Jr., and Thomas Dale. He was also preceded in death by siblings Mildred (Charlie) Deshields, Thelma (Lucky) Ryan and Roger (Selma) Snyder. Funeral services for Bob will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Tyrone Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:00 AM until service time on Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice Foundation, 1202 W. Buena Vista, Suite 202, Evansville, IN 47710 or Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2800 Hartmetz Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712 Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Robert E. Snyder Sr.

February 13, 1926 - November 1, 2022