Robert “Bob” W. Snyder

Robert “Bob” W. Snyder, 86, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at St. Francis Home. He was born January 14, 1938 in Oakfield, Wisconsin to Horace H. and Gladys O. (Braatz) Snyder. Bob graduated from Fond du Lac High School and later from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He served in the US Army and the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1964, retiring at the rank of Sergeant.

Bob worked for Wells Manufacturing and then for the Miles Kimbal Company until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of the Church of Peace U.C.C. He enjoyed traveling, reading, golfing, and bowling.

Bob is survived by his son David Snyder; one sister, Betty Schaub; ex-wife Ruth Ann Detlaff; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law John Schaub, and nephew Doug Schaub.

Bob’s family invites friends and relatives to a time of visitation on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 East Division St, Fond du Lac, WI, from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM. A funeral service will take place following the visitation at 12:00 PM. Robert will be laid to rest in Estabrooks Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Fond du Lac Public Library or to the First Tee program at Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Bob’s memory, https://firstteesoutheastwisconsin.org/robert-snyder-memorial.