Bruce Snyder

Bruce E. Snyder, 61, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. Bruce was born April 14, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Donna (Palmer) and Duane Snyder.

Bruce was a member of First United Methodist Church in Salina. He loved his son and many nieces, and had a passion for Kansas State Wildcats, hats and music. Bruce held ‘tailgating parties’ on his front porch for Kansas State football games. He enjoyed wearing his collection of hats; he had a hat for every occasion. He played trombone in high school, college, and for several years in the Shrine band in Salina. He enjoyed listening to music of many genres, especially classic rock.

Bruce is survived by his son Adam (Karly) Snyder of Collyer KS; brothers Stephen (Karen) Snyder of Schaumburg IL, and Michael (Patty) Snyder of Bettendorf IA; nieces Stephanie, Erica, Laura, Allison, and Brynn; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by parents Donna (Palmer) Snyder and Duane Snyder, sister Jane Snyder and sister-in-law Sara (Marr) Snyder.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church of Salina, with burial following at the Belleville KS Cemetery.

Funeral service arrangements by Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at www.melbymortuary.com.