Mr. Ricky "Rick" D. Snyder

June 4, 1959 - December 23, 2015

Ricky “Rick” Snyder Sr., 56, Green Bay passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with Cancer. Rick was born on June 4, 1959 in Salem, Indiana the son of David and Vitula (Ferry) Snyder. He served his country in the United States Army until his honorable discharge. On May 2, 1998 he married the former Diana Vanidestine in Green Bay. Rick loved spending time outdoors fishing and golfing. He also loved to sing and enjoyed doing karaoke. Rick cherished his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Rick is survived by his wife Diana, 7 children Josh Snyder, Amanda (Chad) Gullickson, Laura Snyder, Ariana Theys, Allison Theys, Ricky Snyder Jr, Kenny Snyder, 5 grandchildren Nevaeh, Aiden, Rikki Lynn, Connor, Gage, his step-father Kenneth Bradney, his sisters Vickie (Carl) Jensen, Jenny Van Dreel, April (Robert) Garrett, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken (Ann) Vanidestine. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by an infant child Joey, his parents David Snyder and Vitula Bradney and his mother-in-law Beverly. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Central Church 831 Schoen Street. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. with Pastor Aaron Schaut officiating. Burial at Nicolet Memorial Gardens. The family would like to offer a very special thank-you to the staffs of Aurora VNA Hospice, Aurora Hospital and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center for all of their care and compassion. Also, a warm note of appreciation to Central Church for all of the kindness and love shown to Rick and his family.