Frederick Leonidas Snyder

Frederick Leonidas Snyder, 73, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away quietly at his residence from small cell lung cancer on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

He was born on April 1, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Forest O. Snyder and the late Louise (Headley) Snyder.

Fred served his country in the United States Army.

He graduated from Crestview High School and just celebrated his 55 ^th class reunion with his friends.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #207 in Willshire, Ohio, and the Convoy Fox Hunters.

Fred was a lifelong farmer. In addition to farming he also worked at Fruehauf Corporation in Delphos, Ohio and Parker Hannifin in New Haven.

He was an avid toy tractor collector and enjoyed traveling to toy shows throughout Ohio and Indiana.

Survivors include son, Jeremy L. (Tamara) Snyder of Lexington, South Carolina; daughter, Angela L. Snyder of Columbus, Ohio; son, Travis L. (Shawn Hoersten) Snyder of Ohio City, Ohio; daughter, Nicole L. (Larry Lichtensteiger) Snyder of Ohio City, Ohio; five grandchildren, Brittany (Jared), Blake (Kayla), Raymond (Grace), Blaze, and Breeze (Micheal) Snyder; three great-grandchildren; niece, Hollie Ford; nephew, Chad Snyder; and his three four-legged buddies, Joe, Sally and Boone

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Ryan; brother, Robert Snyder; and a grandson, Devin Snyder

A funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Jeff Millay officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur

Preferred memorials can be given to the Wren Volunteer Fire Department or the Wren Community Chest.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.