Herman Snyder

August 5, 1927 - August 22, 2009

Wichita, KS- Herman Snyder Jr., age 82, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Presbyterian Manor in Wichita, Kansas. He was born August 5, 1927 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas the son of Herman F. and Mildred (Ash) Snyder Sr.. A longtime resident of Medicine Lodge and Hardtner, KS, moving to Wichita in 2000, he was a Production Superindentent/Foreman in the Oilfield for over 30 years, working in 4 states. He was a US Navy Veteran Serving during WWII. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge. On October 15, 1980 he married Leona Morris in Texas. He is survived by his wife, Leona Snyder, Wichita; a son John Snyder and wife Sharon, Wichita, a daughter Susan Ooton, Canon City, CO; a step-daughter, Karen Brooks and husband John, Wichita; 5 Grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren and 1 more on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Peggy Vanderwork. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge with Pastor Tom Walters presiding. Military Honors will be provided by the US Navy Color Guard. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Larrison Funeral Home, Medicine Lodge, where family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Hospice or American Red Cross in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com