Charles E. Snyders, 79, of Crest Hill and formerly of Brookfield, died Aug. 11, 2010 at Hinsdale Hospital.
Mr. Snyders was born in Chicago on Oct. 31, 1930 to Edward and Edna Snyders. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later worked as an insurance salesman.
He was married to Joanne E. Snyders, who preceded her husband in death. The couple raised seven children. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ken Snyders.
Mr. Snyders is survived by his children, Kathy (Rich) Leiter, Karen (Robert) Youngsma, Charles J. (Pamela) Snyders, Sandi Steinhaus, Joseph (Mary) Snyders and Sue (Robert) Coon; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 16 at St. Louise de Marillac Church in LaGrange Park.
Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements