Charles Steven Snyder

Snyder, Charles Steven age 73, died peacefully on 10-8-2024. Chuck is the 2nd son of parents Al & Betty and is preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike. Born November 28, 1951 in Long Prairie MN, his childhood was spent on the farm in LP, moving to Duluth, Hastings and then Excelsior. Chuck was a Minnetonka High School graduate when he enrolled at Control Data Institute and was quickly recruited by Wang Labs of Chicago Illinois as a computer engineer. Chuck advanced to multi-state manager based in Hopkins MN and continued there for 19 years until the company dissolved. Chuck joined SouthWest Transit Agency as an operations manager during its rise from a small rural transit agency to SWTA being named "Transit Agency of the Year" by the American Public Transit Association in 2004. Chuck retired to pursue his dream of sailing and moved to South Pasadena Florida and lived aboard his 36ft Tyana sailboat, "Lobo". Chuck was a fan of the warm weather, became harbor master, and developed many lasting friendships. In 2020, he returned to MN to be nearer family & live quietly in Chanhassen. Chuck is survived by brothers Greg (Gail), Henry (Eileen), Marvin (Sheila), Doug (Maria), Fred, sister Mary (Glenn), sister-in-law Sylvia, and many nephews, nieces, and family. A visitation will be held on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Huber Funeral Home at 520 2nd St, Excelsior, with a short service at 2 PM. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595 huberfunerals.com

Published on October 20, 2024