Kenneth Snellenberger

Ken Snellenberger, 93, a resident at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital due to a brief illness. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the 11:00 a.m. service on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Bourbonnais Chapel of the Schreffler Life Story Funeral Home. The family will gather at the grave site for burial and military rites at 11:00 a.m. on Monday August 4, 2014 at the Gardens of Memory cemetery near Huntington, IN. Memorials may be made to Kankakee Youth for Christ.

Mr. Snellenberger was born June 28, 1921 in Payne, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Erva Snellenberger. Ken attended Olivet Nazarene College until being drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Evalyn Pasko on November 15, 1947 in Huntington, IN. They lived in Huntington until retiring in Clearwater, FL. Evalyn passed away June 15, 1996. They were married for 49 years. Ken worked as a mechanic and found a way to fix anything. He was a devoted Christian, enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, boating, shuffle boarding, riding his bike or scooter, helping others as a handyman, and making crafts to share with the people he loved. Ken enjoyed traveling and staying active until his last days.

He is survived by one son and daughter in law; Paul and Val Snellenberger of Bourbonnais and two grandchildren Amy Snellenberger (Sean Rock) of Livonia, MI and Ryan and (Amber )Snellenberger of Bartlett, TN; two great grandchildren, Landon and Jase of Bartlett, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.

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