Robert F. "Bob" Snyder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert F. "Bob" Snyder, 92, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1930, in Grant County, IN. Bob graduated from Peru High School in 1948 and attended Purdue University, where he played basketball. He also proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bob began his career in retail where he managed The Giant Stores and was responsible for bringing one to Anderson in the late 1950s. Bob and his family moved to Anderson in 1962 where he changed his career path to restaurant ownership. He and his wife, Carol, owned and operated two B-K Root Beer drive-ins in Anderson for over 25 years. As a result of his entrepreneurial spirit, he also designed and built a food wagon which was a staple at various fairs and festivals, including many years at the Indiana State Fair. In 1990, they retired to Ruskin, FL. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Carol Sue (Chittum) Snyder in 2003, and his parents, Dale and Lula Snyder, and his daughter-in-law, Carol D. Snyder. He is survived by his children, Robert Mark Snyder, Oklahoma City, OK, Cindy Snyder Poston (Perry), Middletown, IN, Christi Snyder Beebe (Steve), Indianapolis, and Susan Snyder Garrett, Anderson; his grandchildren, Jennifer Farris, Erick Snyder, Laura Fowler, Matt Wisner (Tracey), Adam Tucker (Holly), Alex Tucker (Jennifer), Amanda Garrett, and Melissa Garrett Walden (Kent); his eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Don Snyder (Carolyn), Anderson. A private graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery. The family invites you to a celebration of Bob's life on Friday, August 5 at 2:00 P.M. at the American Legion, 450 N.10th Street, Middletown, IN. www.LooseCares.com

Robert F. "Bob" Snyder

February 9, 1930 - July 24, 2022