Ronald Kenneth Snyder
December 2, 1941 - June 7, 2012
Today, the Detroit Tigers lost their biggest fan. Ronald Kenneth Snyder went to be with our Lord. Ron was born December 2, 1941 to Clyde and Ruth Snyder who preceded him in death. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. Ron married the love of his life, Mary Lou Jarecki in 1961 and they celebrated 50 years together last summer surrounded by their children and grandchildren at a beach house in North Carolina. Ron worked at General Tire, Textileleather until he retired in 2007. He was a Eucharistic Minister and Usher at Rosary Cathedral for many years. Ron was an avid steel guitar fan and spent many years attending the Steel Guitar Convention in St. Louis, MO with his best friends Tony and Jess. Often weekends were spent photographing weddings for many blessed brides and grooms. He loved to coach his son's sporting events, photographing every family event, fishing, picking on his kids and grandkids, but most of all, he adored spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow. Ron was preceded in death by his parentsSurGe is survived by his sister, Carole (Christian) Kleber; loving, devoted wife, Mary Lou Jarecki; children, Kevin (Sharon) Snyder, Kris (Ray) Alvarez, Keith (Susan) Snyder, Kathy (Terry) Bettinger, Kurt (Betsy) Snyder and beautiful grandchildren, Jessica, Eric, Danielle, Matthew, Hannah, Seth, Alyson, Drew, Macy and Emma. Special thanks to Ron's good friend, John Brimacomb for many wonderful hours of camaraderie. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00am Monday at Rosary Cathedral with Msgr. William Kubacki officiating (prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 10:15am). Friends are invited to visit from 2:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosary Cathedral or Central Catholic High School. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com Go rest high on that mountain Son, your work on Earth is done. Go to Heaven a shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son
Today, the Detroit Tigers lost their biggest fan. Ronald Kenneth Snyder went to be with our Lord. Ron was born December 2, 1941 to Clyde and Ruth Snyder who preceded him in death. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. Ron married... View Obituary & Service Information