Ross “Bud” Alan Snyder, 62, South Whitley, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his South Whitley home. He was born on Nov. 24, 1956, in Birmingham, Mich., to the late Ross Albert and Marjorie Mary (Hamlin) Snyder.

He grew up in Michigan and graduated from Howell High School with the Class of 1975, earning Magna Cum Laude. In 1979 he moved to Columbia City and on June 20, 1981, he was united in marriage to Laura Ann Honeick at Hope Lutheran Church, by Pastor Howard Marken.

He was the former owner of Coast to Coast Hardware in Columbia City beginning in 1979. From there, he followed his love of construction, and he became a General Contractor. He worked in this field for over 30 years.

He was an avid hockey fan. As a matter of fact, he loved any sports teams from his home State of Michigan. He loved following his Detroit teams throughout the sports seasons with his daughters: Red Wings hockey, Lions football, and Tigers baseball. He was fond of the University of Michigan, vacations with his family to Gatlinburg, Tenn. and he had a soft spot for all pets.

Survivors include his wife, Laurie Snyder of South Whitley; daughters, Shannon (Daniel) Doege of Fort Wayne; Lindsey (Cody) Horvath of South Whitley; granddaughter, Mackenzie Doege and grandson Camden Horvath; and cousin, Sherry (Ron) Szot of Baton Rouge, La. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Marjorie Snyder and sister, Barbara Studebaker.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the funeral home with Pastor Stephen Johnson officiating.

Formal dress is not required at either the visitation or the funeral, as he liked to be comfortable. Burial will follow at South Whitley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Snyder to the Glioblastoma Foundation or the Humane Society of Whitley County.