Robert Eston "Bob" Snyder, age 94 of Elwood and formerly of Tipton, passed away gently on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following a long, well-lived life.  He was born August 1, 1923 in Elwood, the son of Virgil and Leona (Mason) Snyder.  Bob was a 1941 graduate of Tipton High School, and was very accomplished in high school sports.  He remains on the High School's wall of accomplishments.  Bob proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.  He was a B-26 bomber pilot, and flew 68 missions during his 5 years of service on active duty in the European Theater.  He married Dorothy Nell "Dot" Dellinger on March 10, 1945 at East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood.  Bob retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 41 total years of service to his country.  He also worked as a Manufacturing Engineer for Ex-Cello Corporation in Elwood for 29 years, and retired in 1986.  Bob owned a Model "A" Ford for many years which he and Dot enjoyed driving in countless parades, and he was a longtime member of the Model "A" Restorers Club.  Bob was especially known for his dedication to his community.  He was a 50-year member and former Elder of Curtisville Christian Church.  He was also a member of the Quincy Masonic Lodge #230 in Elwood for over 50 years and a member of the Scottish Rite.  Bob enjoyed golfing; and he and Dot both enjoyed socializing with their friends and church family.

Bob's family legacy includes his son, Robert E. Snyder, Jr. (wife Linda Robb Snyder) of Marion; 2 sisters, Georgia Leach of Tipton and Juanita Tebbe of Kokomo; granddaughter, Heather Marie Carter; great-grandson, Skyler Carter; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife of over 69 years, Dorothy N. "Dot" Snyder in 2014; sister, Etheleen Snyder; grandson, David Robert Snyder; and 3 brothers-in-law, Ed Tebbe, Gene Schuyler, and Robert Leach.

A funeral service celebrating Bob's life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Richard True and Rev. Jim Snapp, former and present pastor of Curtisville Christian Church, officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery Mausoleum, and will include full military honors conducted by the U.S. Air Force and the Elwood V.F.W. honor guard.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 7 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home, and will include a Masonic Lodge Memorial at 6:30 PM.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Curtisville Christian Church.  Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.