Larry A. Snyder, 80, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Fort Wayne. Larry was born March 2, 1942 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Ed and Ruth (Cartwright) Snyder. He was a 1960 graduate of Garrett High School. Larry retired in 1997 as a plant manager with B. F. Goodrich after 30 years of service. He was an avid I U Basketball Fan; loved spending time on Crooked Lake and especially enjoyed his lawn work. He was known to watch and support his grandchildren and great-grandchildren regularly, taking a particular interest in great-grandson, Chase’s NASCAR truck racing. Surviving is his loving companion of 37 years, Sue Grotrian; his three daughters, Trina (Rick) Steadman; Kim (Bruce) Saylor; and Marty (Steve) McAlkich; step-children, Rona O’Campo; and Jack (Bernadette) Grotrian; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and sister, Nancy (Alvin) Colby. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Snyder, II; sister, Carole Cronkhite; brothers, Dick Snyder; Jim Snyder; and Ron Snyder. Memorial visitation is 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Midwest Funeral Home & Cremation Society 1415 W. Coliseum Blvd. Memorials can be made to the family.
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