Richard Snavely 1945-2023
Richard “Dick” Allen Snavely, 78, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 31, 1945, in Horton, the son of Lee Daulph and Beulah Leona (Ohlsen) Snavely.
Dick graduated from Whiting High School in 1963. After high school, Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He fought in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. He was an anti-tank infantry assault man and earned the rank of corporal. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on April 1, 1967, Dick remained living in Key West, Fla., until 1971.
On May 29, 1971, Dick was united in marriage to Melita “Ann” Owens in Miami, Fla. They shared more than 52 years of marriage.
After serving his country, Dick worked in construction on high rise buildings in Miami and Key West, Fla. After Dick and Ann got married, they moved back to Whiting in 1971. He sold insurance as a district manager for more than 35 years, retiring in 2006.
Dick was a member of American Legion Post 225 in Ozwakie. Dick and Ann took much joy and spent many nights dancing at the American Legion Hall. Dick also enjoyed remodeling houses, especially for his friends and family. He loved his yard work and spent most of his time gardening and landscaping.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Snavely, of the home; son, Richard “Ricky” Samuel Lee Snavely of Palmerston North, New Zealand; two sisters, Patricia Ann Snavely-Williams and Phyllis Jean Snavely, both of Whiting; three brothers, Roy Lee Snavely of Silver Lake, Joseph Leonard Snavely of Holton and Michael Lee Snavely of Whiting; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery in Whiting with military honors.
Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave the family a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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