Sonny was born January 4, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Carl D. and Agnes (Runyon) Snyder, Sr. Sonny married Lauretta Parli on March 9, 1968, at the United Methodist Church in Maquon. She survives.
Sonny is also survived by two children, Cindy (Jason) Chasteen of Oneida, and Scott Snyder of Yates City; two sisters, Linda (the late Larry) Henikoff and Judy (Todd) Kaiser; and three grandchildren, Allison, Alex, and Adam Chasteen.
Sonny is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Robert (Cheryl) Snyder.
Sonny was a lifelong farmer. He served as the Fire Chief for Elba-Salem Fire Department from 1989 to 2002, as well as volunteered as an EMT for B.Y.E. Ambulance for many years. Sonny also enjoyed flying and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Memorials may be made to the Elba-Salem Fire Department and B.Y.E. Ambulance.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held the same day prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Food and fellowship will then be held following the service at Snyder Farm.
To view Sonny’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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