Leslie Snyder

Leslie "Les" Snyder, age 78 of Wheeler, WI, passed away February 3, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Menomonie.

Les was born July 9, 1933 in the township of Otter Creek to Eugene and Grace (Thomas) Snyder. He attended Colfax School. Les married Marlys Nygaard on October 15, 1955.

In the 1950's Les drove milk truck for Elmer Stene in Colfax and at the same time he worked in Wheeler at Nooney's Filling Station. Les owned and operated his own Mobil Station in Wheeler in the 1960's. He also farmed throughout the later years of the 60's.

Les was supervisor for many years and also served as town chairman for the town of Otter Creek up until 1999. He was a certified mechanic and worked in Menomonie for Menomin Motors, Northside Motors and Flick Motors.

There wasn't anything that he couldn't fix. He could never stay busy enough working out, so he had his own repair shop at home for many years, where he specialized in transmission work. Les was also an avid Packer fan.

Les is survived by his wife Marlys
Daughters; Vickie Caswell and Melissa (Tim) Flug
5 grandchildren
2 step-grandsons
6 great-grandchilren
Sister Imogene (Jerry) Tuschl,
Sister-in-law, Beverly Snyder
Many other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Robert, infant daughter Susan, grandson Eugene, brother Donald and sister Vivian Kressin and infant sister Ester.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Norton Lutheran Church in the twp. of Tainter, Dunn Co., WI with Pastor Bob Schoenknecht officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.