Leslie T. 'Pat' Snyder, 85, of Mansfield, died Monday morning, December 13, 2004 at Woodlawn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 10, 1919, in Bellville, He was the son of Melvin and Grace Tanner Snyder. He was a member of Mansfield Masonic Lodge #35, F. & A.M., Baku Grotto, 40 et 8, and American Legion Post #16. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed golfing. Pat was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army, having received the Bronze Star.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Jane Rizer Snyder; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis James and Susan Snyder of Mansfield and Don Allen and Gayle Snyder of Shiloh; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Reatha Schneider of Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Velma Thompson.
Burial will be at a later date. Wappner Funeral Directors assisted the family with arrangements.
