Joseph J. Snyder

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph “Joe” Snyder, 86, of Davenport, will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. The Mass will be livestreamed and may be viewed, and online remembrances expressed by visiting his obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com. The rite of cremation will be accorded, and inurnment will be at a later date in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be from 11 am until time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to St Anthony’s Care and Share or for Mass Intentions.

Mr. Snyder passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Genesis East, Davenport. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting with arrangements.

Joseph John Snyder was born January 17, 1938, in Elwood, IN, the son of James and Margaret (Renshaw) Snyder. He was united in marriage to Mary Kay Brink on November 16, 1963, in Ft. Wayne, IN and she preceded him in death on September 28, 1999.

Joe earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Indiana and prior to his retirement, he had been the general manager for MacMillan Bloedel.

Joe was a successful businessman, but faith and family were most important to him. He was devout in his faith, and he rarely missed his granddaughter’s or great grandchildren’s events. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards (especially gin and euchre), gambling in Las Vegas, travelling overseas with his children, reading, exercising and mall walking. He was a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, a former member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, and National Guard.

Survivors include his children Teresa (Scott) Williams, Julie Snyder, all of Davenport, Chris (Maureen) Snyder of Ames, Jeff Snyder of Chicago; granddaughters Meg (Paul) Tompkins, Brooke (Chris) Donelson, Olivia (A.J.) Foegen, Emma Williams, Grace (fiancé Ethan Leech) Snyder, Anna Snyder; great grandchildren Griffin, Vail, Ivy, Fredrick, Eden, Violet; sisters Judy (Bill) Thomison of Dallas, Kathy Moulder of Kokomo, IN, Mary Ellen (Nancy Lachus) Snyder of Chicago; and many dear friends.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.