David Snyder

David Lee Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on July 16,2025.David was born on September 22, 1943, in South Haven, Michigan, to the late Joseph Snyder and Virginia (Bridges) Snyder Braschler. On May 4, 1968, he married the love of his life, Janet Hotelling, and together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, George Braschler; his brother, Dennis Snyder; stepbrother, Don (Joyce) Braschler; and stepsister, Barbara (Braschler) (Roy) Gaddy. David is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; daughter, Jennifer (Anand) Sankey of Kalamazoo; son,Joseph Snyder of Kalamazoo; granddaughter, Anna Sankey; grandsons, Joshua and Josef Snyder; and stepbrother, Bob (Nancy) Braschler. He is also remembered fondly by many cousins from the Bridges family and extended family from his mother's second marriage. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Oshtemo United Methodist Church, 6574 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, MI. A luncheon will follow the service. Visitation will take place the evening before, on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the same location. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.langelands.com.