Elmer 'Jerry' J. Snyder, age 70, of LaPorte, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital .
He was born in Evergreen Park, IL on August 12, 1942 to Elmer and Shirley (Eggers) Snyder.
On May 25, 2005, he married Linda Snyder who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Darla Juricic of LaPorte, Christopher (Amy) Snyder, Anthony (Chrysti) Snyder of Keller, TX, Sara (Damien) Gudim of Michigan City; brother, Dale (Jan) Snyder of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Melody (Frank) Kocis of Oak Lawn, IL; grandchildren, Rebecca (Rolando) Pazos, Megan Cimbora, Freddie Dibiase, Devin Snyder, Arianna Snyder, Thomas Snyder, Heather Snyder, and Megan Snyder; great grandchildren, Tyler Pazos and Sebastian Pazos; and nephew, Scott Snyder.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Elmer worked as a self-employed carpenter and glass blower. He was a member of YANA Club and enjoyed watching nature especially squirrels and chipmunks. His faith was very important to him. He loved living and riding on the edge.
Viewing and visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, April 10, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with the Rev. Freeman Schrock officiating will be held at 8 pm, Friday, April 12 at the YANA Service Club, 1621 Roberts St., LaPorte. A time of visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 pm Friday prior to the service at the YANA Service Club.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Jerry Snyder.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.