Ralph E. Snyder

Mr. Ralph E. Snyder, 89, of Topeka passed away Thursday, December 19, 2002 in a local hospital. He was born on December 22, 1912 in Topeka, to Thomas Raymond and Emma L. Bryson Snyder.

Mr. Snyder graduated from Topeka High School in 1932. He worked as a Foreman for Morrell's in the bacon department. Later he worked for Seymour Foods, in the processing of commercial egg products.

Mr. Snyder was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, he was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Mr. Snyder was married to Helen Dorothy Fritze, she passed away on September 17, 1980. He then married Mildred Fritze Calderwood, she passed away December 4, 2002.

Survivors include:

Son: Brock Snyder of Berryton, KS

Daughter: Karen Watts of Fairborn, OH

Step-Son: Dewey Calderwood of Topeka, KS

Step-Daughters:
Carol Handy of Blue Springs, MO
Ona Fisher of Papillion, NE
Pam Lister of Kansas City, KS

Grandchildren 18
Great Grandchildren 25

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 22, 2002 from 2-4pm at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town. Mr. Snyder will then lie in state until 9pm. Funeral services will be held in Faith Lutheran Church, on Monday, December 23, 2002 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to:

Faith Lutheran Church
1716 SW Gage Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66604

Penwell-Gabel Mid Town is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Madl
Funeral Director
785-354-8558