Greta Charlotte (Kaltenbach) Snyder
Greta “Charlotte” (Kaltenbach) Snyder, of both Killbuck and Plain City, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Majora Lane Care Center.
A fraternal twin born to Reo and John Theodore Kaltenbach on July 22, 1930, in Hilliard, she was the tomboy sister to Florence (Murray), Ted, twin-sister Charlene (Farmwald), Jay and Jerry.
A jack of all trades from the start, she enjoyed playing rough with the boys yet still found pleasure in cooking and sewing with her sisters. She graduated from Hilliard High School in 1948.
She became the loving wife of Don Snyder on July 5, 1952, and a wonderful mother to her four sons, Jim (Sherry), Aaron (Shelly), Scott (Laura) and Eric (Kris) Snyder and daughter, Denise (Steve) English.
A life devoted to hard work and a love of family, food and friendly competition, she raised her family in Plain City. She woke early to bake pies for Grandmother Lamb’s customers, and enjoyed her years as pitcher for the HITS and MRS, a women’s traveling softball team.
Active in the community, she volunteered for Jonathan Alder Schools, sewed majorette costumes and cheerleading shirts, cooked for the United Methodist Church, and served in a number of Plain City celebrations. She also ran her family-owned gas station, Snyder’s Sohio during the 1970’s.
She became a supervisor for Kaltenbach Food Services and enjoyed the fast-paced environment and meeting new people while running the concession stands at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Always looking to stay busy and social, she baked many cakes served at weddings, birthdays and graduation parties.
After her retirement, she enjoyed Bunco and Bridge Clubs, knitting, sewing, cooking, frequenting restaurants, playing card games and spending time with her 10 grandchildren, Jason (Tiffany), Danielle (Shawn), Joe (Risa), Joey (Allison), Lori (Tony), Kate (Nick), Matthew, Christina, Stephanie and Samantha; step grandchildren, Brandon and Kyle; 13 great-grandchildren Tristyn, Taylor, Danielle, Thomas, Seth, Trisha, Maddy, Bella, Joey, Kaiden, Addy Sue, Greta and John Theodore, and great-great-grandchild, Kalin.
In 1988 she and Don bought a farm in Killbuck and permanently settled in 2003, where she continued to make friends, stay active in the church, play cards and host many family and friends throughout the years. A true hostess, she was happy to entertain, always had an open door and a seat at the table.
Fun, energetic and comforting, she had a gift of connecting and creating special relationships with everyone she met.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m., Monday, at Radiant Life Church, 7100 Post Road, Dublin.
Her Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, with the Rev. Stephen Price and Pastor Dennis Griffin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wooster Hospice or Killbuck United Methodist Church.
Friends may visit fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to share a special memory.