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William DeWayne Snider

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[December 01, 2014]  BELVIDERE - William DeWayne Snider, 73, of Belvidere, IL passed away November 25, 2014.

Visitation: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m. Saturday in Anderson Funeral and Cremation Service at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Chapel

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Funeral home: Anderson Funeral and Cremation Service at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Chapel, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL

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William DeWayne Snider, 73, of Belvidere, IL passed away November 25, 2014.

Bill was born May 13, 1941, son of Elvis and Yvonne (Towles) Snider. He is survived by his brothers, Joe and wife Paula Snider and Mike and wife Donna; two sons, Brent and Brian; two step children, Jennifer and Matt; four grandchildren, Michael, Andrea, Jessica, Adele; one great- grandchild, Madison.

Bill married Nancy Cartwright, October of 1961 in Springfield, IL (sons Brent and Brian). He married Karen Hawver in 1987 (Stepchildren, Jennifer and Matt).

Bill enjoyed life to the fullest and thru the years made many friends. Bill was an avid fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and going to the games with his two sons. Bill was also a fan of World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing which he enjoyed attending with friends. Additionally he enjoyed nature with his grandchildren.

Bill served on the Belvidere Police Department from August 1, 1966 retiring as a Sargent, August 1, 1991. Following his retirement from the police department he drove truck for freedom Express Lines in Eagan, MN. Most recently, Bill was employed by Greater Rockford Auto Auction.

Bill was very active in the community. He was responsible for getting the first lighted softball field in Belvidere at the Boone County Fairgrounds, operating from 1979-2004. He was a lifetime member of the Illinois Police Association (Division lucky 13), Belvidere Moose Club and Belvidere VFW. Bill was a past member of the Belvidere Elks Club.

 

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Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Anderson Funeral and Cremation Service at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Chapel, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere with Bill’s brother, Rev. Joseph Snider, retired United Methodist Church, Northern Illinois Conference, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Belvidere Cemetery.

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