Jeffery Lynn Snyder
June 11, 1957 - November 05, 2011
Obituary
CHICAGO, ILL.MADISON-Jeffery “Jeff” Snyder, age 54, of Chicago, Ill., passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, in Chicago. He was born on June 11, 1957, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Robert and Marcine (Wilkins) Snyder. Jeff graduated from Madison La Follette High School and UW-Madison with a B. A. in sociology. He also attended MATC and received a degree in computer programming. After he graduated, he worked at CUNA Mutual as a programmer and then moved to Milwaukee and worked at Lexicome. Jeff later worked at Kohl’s as a computer programmer and then moved to Chicago, where he formerly worked for Interactive Business Systems as a computer programmer/analyst. He was a “big” Chicago Bears fan, and loved music, movies, playing tennis, and watching Jeopardy everyday. Jeff enjoyed traveling, some of his favorites were New Orleans, La. and Savannah, Ga. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Kathy (Richard) Hockett, and Doreen (Kevin) Reilly; nephews, Josh, Michael and Paul Hockett, and Kyle Reilly; nieces, Kathryn Hockett, and Kimberly Reilly; aunts, Carolyn (Bob) Sharp, and Midge Wilkins; uncle, Jim Holford Sr.; and many cousins and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his partner, Wayne Schwonke; and paternal and maternal grandparents. Visitation will be at the funeral home, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, and from noon until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to the family. Jeff loved life. He was a devoted son, loving brother, and special friend to Todd and Steve. We will miss those Sunday phone calls. Go Bears!
Memorials may be made to the family.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, and from noon until the time of the service on Friday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz presiding.
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Steve Mskovec Fred Pieper
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Jeff was a joy to know and be around. We meet Jeff and Wayne when we moved into to Sherman Park. We have had some great times with them both. Jeff will be surely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jeff' family
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Susan Winkelmann
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Jeff was part of a group of us in the 80's living and working and going to school in Madison. He tended to be a leader; getting us places, etc. He had definite ideas of what to do and he did everything with great spirit and great fun. He was very clever. He had great New Year's Eve parties; my favorite was "1984". When he visited me in northwestern MN with some of the group, we ended up deciding spontaneously to drive to the Canadian Border from North Dakota for "hands across the international Border". Yep, that was a Jeff trip. When I think of Jeff, I think of endless creative discussions laughing constantly. He is missed already. A one of a kind! Undoubtedly he is holding court as we speak wherever he is. We love you Jeff.
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Linda & Joe Richardson
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Bob Marscine & Family,
So sorry upon hearing of the loss of Jeff. The family is getting smaller. I would try to tell Mom (Sis) about your loss but her long term memory is pretty well gone also. What I remember about the Princeton visits are all pretty good memories. All the fun the family had together. Our deepest sympaties to you and Kathy and Doreen.
Love - Joe & Linda Richardson
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Marvin Klinger
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I knew Jeff and Wayne when they lived on the east side of Milwaukee. I lived just down the street from them on Murray Avenue. They were always pleasant, and loved conversation when sitting out on their front porch. I later ran into Jeff several times around Milwaukee at various gatherings after Wayne's death, and it was very clear that he missed Wayne very much. Jeff was indeed a real gentleman and a humble soul.
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Bob Brockhaus
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My deepest sympathy for Jeff's loss. I
remember many good times with Jeff-summer parties, Sherman Fest, Pride, rummage sales, football parties. I know he will
be missed.