Dee Gene Snyder

Derald “Dee” Gene Snyder, 73, of DeSoto, went home to be with his Lord, on March 2, 2025, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Grand Avenue Christian Church in Carbondale, with Pastor Patrick Langan officiating, and a dinner to follow.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the church. Please dress casually, and wear hunting attire of camouflage and orange, to show your love and support.

Memorial contributions can be made to Grand Avenue Christian Church in Carbondale.

Dee was born on August 24, 1951, in Carbondale, to Ray Andrew and Thelma Ann (Jones) Snyder. He married Patti Ann Buesking on April 28, 1984, in Makanda. Together they shared 40 wonderful years.

He is survived by his wife, Patti Synder; daughter, Kelly Snyder; son, Marshall (Andrea) Snyder; brother, Wade (Lois) Synder; grandchildren, Lily Frantz, Audrey (Toby) Farrar, Sam Snyder, and Storme Snyder; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Farrar, Ruthie Farrar; aunt, Donna Howell; uncle, Don Snyder; several brothers and sisters-in-law; many additional nieces, nephews, and cousins; plus close friends, Randy Dietz and family, and Greg Enyart and family. 

Dee was preceded in death by both of his parents; brothers, Max and twin, Gerald George “Gee” Snyder; and son-in-law, Jason Stearns.

He was a skilled carpenter, proudly working with Carpenters Local and Bill Wright Construction for many years. He was a dedicated member of Grand Avenue Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon and the Sunday Door Man, warmly welcoming fellow worshippers. Outside of work, Dee was an avid outdoorsman with a deep love for nature, particularly deer hunting, which he enjoyed immensely. His passion for the outdoors was matched only by his love for hunting arrowheads, a hobby that brought him great joy. Dee also had a strong appreciation for music and loved to play, often sharing his talents with friends and family. His faithfulness to his community and his unwavering passion for the natural world will always be remembered.

Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville is in charge of arrangements. 

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