Charles Edward Snyder

Charles "Charlie" Edward Snyder passed away on January 26, 2022, in his home in Orestes, Indiana, where he resided for the past 6 years.
Charles was born on July 10, 1940, in Rumsey, KY, to Prentice Snyder and Hazel Bon (Kinnimoth) Snyder. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and beloved sons, Mark Alan and Edward Dean.
Charles lived in Westfield, Indiana and graduated from Westfield High School in 1958. He ran track and held several track records for many years. His four children were raised in Westfield.
He was a member of Central Christian Church, in Carmel, Indiana.
He was an avid gardener, loved the outdoors and had a great love and passion for animals. His dog Molly, who survives him, was his pride and joy. He attended Purdue University for a short time to pursue becoming a veterinarian. Charlie was an entrepreneur at heart. In 1970, he founded Snyder Farm & Home Fuels where he was a Standard Oil Jobber and later was the founder of Snyder Heating & Air Conditioning that is currently owned and operated by his grandson, Matthew Snyder. He was also the owner of Westfield Auto Truck Fuel Plaza.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Cheryl Ann Hunter Pettijohn (Joe), Bonnie Dee Kissel Bowling, (Woody), daughter in law, Patricia (Drullinger) Snyder, grandchildren, Josh, Luke, Anne Marie(Justin), Matthew and Ike, 2 great grandchildren, Blaze and Lily Bon, and 1 great great granddaughter, Aubrey Kay, 5 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
Services will be held on February 4, 2022, calling from 3 to 5 p.m., service following at Hartley Funeral Home in Cicero, Indiana. He will be laid to rest near his beloved sons at Little Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield, IN at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson St, Cicero, IN 46034, and where you may leave condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.