Donald W. Snedeker
March 14, 2018
Donald William Snedeker, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at his home in Norwalk.
There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 19, 2018, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St, Des Moines. Burial will take place at Benton Cemetery in Benton, Iowa at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 20th.
Don was born October 24, 1941, in Leon, Iowa, the son of Donald “Mick” and Maxine Snedeker. He was a proud veteran of the Army and a recipient of a Purple Heart for his service during the Vietnam War. Don worked for Dahl’s as a store director his entire career. He enjoyed playing pitch, taking part in pool leagues, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his sons, David (Becky) Snedeker and Eric (Cathy) Snedeker; granddaughters, Shelby (Brandon Leppke) Snedeker, Aubrey Snedeker, and Courtney Snedeker; sister, Norma Kay (Gene) Rector; and other extended family and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Mick and Maxine Snedeker; siblings, John Snedeker and Marilyn Cannon; and brother-in-law, Gerald Cannon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Boys Town National Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Joan Trullinger
03/19/2018
Uncle Don was extremely kind and thoughtful. He always made everyone feel welcome in his home. He and Aunt Judy liked to laugh and made others laugh with some amazing stories. My earliest memories include the special attention he always gave to Grandma Blunck and Great-Grandma Reece and his business attire (every day in white shirt with a black tie). He was truly one of the good guys and will be greatly missed.
Jean (Walker) Keller
03/19/2018
Dance Don....just dance.
Claude Roy
03/18/2018
One of my dear fellow soldiers of Mongoose Bravo's best of 1965. May he finally rest in peace and my condolences to the family. Our deepest sympathies, Claude and Betty.
Cynthia (Wheelock) Harper
03/16/2018
Donald was my first cousin. I spent my growing-up years with this family. Donald loved golf and enjoyed keeping up with my grandson Jonathan Randolph on the PGA tour. Also, Brandt Snedeker was a very special PGA tour player to him. I wish we could have spent more time together in our later years but since I live in Florida that wasn't possible. We did have a cousins' get-together just a few years. I will miss him!!
Ruth Ford
03/16/2018
So very sorry for your loss. May Don R.I.P.
Norma Daly
03/16/2018
Prayers with the family, will be thinking of Eric, Cathy and Courtney.
May he rest in Peace
Hugh Foster
03/16/2018
Rest well, Old Soldier. I'm sure you've been well received in Fiddler's Green.
Mongoose Bravo bids you a fond farewell!
Judy Hill
03/15/2018
After writing the book about these guys I feel like I fought with them, such a friend since the first time Bob brought me to the reunions. He will be missed. Prayers are with the family, thinking of you. Ric and I will be going to Benton.