William J.Snyder Sr.

William J. Snyder, Sr., age 82, of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline; three children: William J. Jr., Jackie, and Louis; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Allan and Karen Snyder, Thomas and Juanita Snyder, Charles Prater, Hope Waidelich, Christine Helms; in-laws: David Hooker, Mary Jo Hooker, Joann King, Judith Root, Barbara Vertz; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Norma June Cheney; sister, Anna Long; brothers-in-law, Junior Long, Joseph Helms and Don Waidelich; sister-in-law, Arlene Prater. Bill served in the US Navy on the destroyer USS Hailey DD-556. He worked 28 years in the die cast industry. He was a life member of Amvets NCOA and GR Red Arrow Club. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with a White Clover Ceremony at 7 pm. Burial will be held Friday at Rosedale Memorial Park. Following the burial, family and friends are invited back to Amvets Post #126 to have a drink on Bill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amvets Post #126.