Richard C. "Dick" Snyder

Richard C. (Dick) Snyder, age 84 of Carmel, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis November 21, 1935, to the late Mostyn and Margaret Hackmann Snyder. He was preceded in death by his brother John M. Snyder of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1953. He attended Indiana University and graduated from Butler University in 1961. He served a tour of duty in the United States Air Force during this time period as well. He met his wife, Mary Kay Handy, while attending Butler. He attended Law School of Indiana University Indianapolis. He fondly remembered the many summers spent at Lake Wawasee in his youth.

His business career took place in Southern California where he established himself in the transportation industry.

He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and maintained active participation in their alumni luncheon group. He was in Freemasonry while on the West Coast as well as in the Indianapolis area, holding memberships in the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shrine. He was a member of the City CLub of Indianapolis (formerly Gyro International) and a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club. He and Mary Kay were members of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church and the Contemporary Club f Indianapolis and the Four Freshman Society.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Kay, son, Jeffrey (Amanda) and grandsons Ryan and Luke. Funeral Arrangements are being made by Flanner Buchanan – Carmel with calling and funeral service at Pilgrim Lutheran Church followed by a private burial.

Memorial donations may be made to:

Epsilon Mu Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity, 4400 Haughey , Indianapolis, IN 46208

Butler University Athletic Department, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 3650 West 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032