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He was born August 12, 1940 in Quincy, IL. the son of Arthur and Imo (Ryan) Snyder. He was raised and educated in New Windsor, IL, graduating from Winola High School in 1958. Roger married Vicki Dellitt in Aledo in December 1968. He later married Claudia Laborde in Longview, TX on June 9, 1978 and she survives. Roger was a lifelong livestock farmer, raising and showing Shropshire Sheep. He was a professional showman and a nationally recognized sheep judge. Roger competitively showed champions at several State Fairs across the US and major national sheep shows including the Chicago International, North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY and the Kansas City Royal. Even with all his professional accomplishments his main joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing golf. He was a member and served on the board of the National Shropshire Sheep Assoc., a member of the Illinois Land of Lincoln Breeders Assoc., and he was a board member of the National Columbia Sheep Assoc. He was a Sheep Superintendent at the Henry County Fair, assisted in getting several sheep shows started across the nation along with volunteering in judging and assisting kids at Jr. Sheep Shows. He served as a mentor and advisor on sheep issues throughout the United States. Surviving is his wife, 6 children, Kimberly (Kirk) Hare of Macomb, Kathleen (Chad) Eisele of Galesburg, Kristine (Jeff) Moffitt of Milan, Travis (Amy Taylor) Snyder of Monmouth, Diane Snyder of Monmouth and Cameron Snyder of Monmouth; 8 grandchildren, Sydni Hare and Jordyn Hare of Macomb, Micayla Eisele, Jacob Eisele and Jackson Eisele of Galesburg, Seth Moffitt of Milan, Blake Smith and Trevor Snyder of Monmouth; 2 brothers, Melvin Snyder of Galesburg and Merle Snyder of Atlantic, IA; 1 sister, Idella Rose Anderson of Moline; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Hope Moffitt. Online condolences may left at hooverhall.com.
Horace Augustus “Gus” King, 77, of Indianapolis, died Sept. 2, 2008. He was born May 12, 1931 in Shelby County to Vern and Dorothy Wilkins King, who preceded him in death. Gus was a graduate of Moral Township High School in 1949. Gus had been involved with Registered Shropshire Sheep since 1951 when he married Patricia J. (Cunningham) Kin. He was very involved in the family herd. Gus and Pat had five children who showed Shropshire Sheep at several county fairs along with showing at the Indiana State Fair. The children also participated at the North American Show. His grandchildren have been involved in showing some of the family flock in recent years and have really enjoyed the opportunity. Gus also enjoyed coon hunting, farming and spending time with his family. Gus worked for Wanamaker Bank, the Pleasant View branch and was a member of the Franklin Township School Board from 1970-1982. Gus is survived by his wife, Patricia J. (Cunningham) King, sons Kevin King and James (Chris) King, daughters Cheryll Smith, Deborah Kramer and Judy Thayer, sister Elizabeth Parrott, and ten grandchildren. |
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Roger G. Snyder, 68 of rural Monmouth, IL died at 7:49 P.M. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Great River Medical center in Burlington, IA.