Karl D. Snyder Obituary

Karl D. Snyder, age 87, from Lexington, SC, passed away on October 13, 2024.

Karl was born to the late Isabel and Walter Snyder, on November 29, 1936, in Greensburg, PA, and spent most of his life in the Pittsburgh, PA area prior to retiring to Florida and South Carolina. A graduate of Glassport High School in 1954, he attended the Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1959, with a BS degree in Industrial Education, and was a member of TKE fraternity, and ILS, Honor Society. Upon graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and taught Junior High School for several years, after which he became involved with the computer industry as a computer programmer with US Steel Corporation. He held other positions as Post Sales Supervisor for Honeywell Inc., and spent the last 33 years of his career, working for the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and its sister division, Union Switch and Signal Inc. as their Director of Management Information Systems. An avid exercise enthusiast, he enjoyed early morning workouts, swimming, golfing, gardening, and was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football fan. He was affiliated with the Mt. Horeb Church, Lexington, SC, and loved the Lord.

Karl is survived in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Judith Moural Snyder. A stillborn baby boy preceded his death.

Survivors include, brother Richard W. Snyder, of Boise, Idaho, Bruce M Snyder and wife Linda of Alpharetta, GA., Karla A. Snyder, of Royston, GA., and Krista Snyder Ergle and husband Hollie, of Lexington, SC. Grandchildren include, Lauren E Calhoon and husband Scott, Hannah D. O'Connell and husband Bill, Matthew J. Snyder, Emily G. Snyder, Samantha M. Stamm, Hollie Hampton Ergle IV, and Brooks D. Ergle., and Great Grandchildren, Sam Calhoon, Caroline Calhoon, John Taylor Calhoon, and Ella O'Connell as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests that donations be made to the Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pa. 1251 Waterfront Place, Floor 5, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222-4209.

Services will be held at Mt. Horeb Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Rd., Lexington, SC 29072 on November 2, 2024 with visitation at 1:00pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm.

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