Roy Snedegar

Roy Snedegar, 87 September 10, 1924 -- July 23, 2012 Roy Snedegar, of Bloomington, Indiana died peacefully at Hoosier Village in Indianapolis on Monday, July 23, 2012. He was born to the late James and Mamie Snedegar in Indiana on September 10, 1924. Roy married his wife of 67 years, Reata (Golay) Snedegar, on April 21, 1945, and they lived together in Fayette County, Indiana, before relocating to Bloomington in 1965, and later to Indianapolis. Roy managed, started and owned businesses over the course of his lifetime. After working with Chick Joyner Construction in New Castle, Indiana, he successfully started Snedegar Construction, Inc. - a pipeline construction business. Snedegar Construction, now run by his son Gary, continues to exemplify the traits of its founder in its emphasis on hard work, fairness, and honesty. Roy will be remembered for his incredible work ethic, his devotion to family and friends, and his ability to solve any problem. Roy was always there to lend a helping hand, whether it be in the homes and gardens of his children and grandchildren or coming to the aid of a friend in need. Roy refused to be still. He loved to be outside, whether it was on a bulldozer, fishing on Lake Okeechobee, Florida, or taking his great grandchildren on golf cart rides. And he loved to travel. Roy fulfilled a lifelong dream by driving his RV to Alaska. He was a storyteller. He had an amazing ability to recall facts about people he met and places he had been. Roy talked in great detail about his Indiana experiences, and his trips across the US and to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Roy, is survived by his spouse, Reata, and by his two children; Gary Snedegar (Lesa) of Bloomington and Kathleen (Snedegar) Dansker (Alan) of Indianapolis. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Casey Snedegar, Sarah Dansker Cotterill, Susan Dansker Appel, Stephanie Dansker Lipschutz, Heather Knoy, Jenny Hall, Chris Boswell, nine great-grandchildren, and by his siblings: Luther Snedegar and Christine (Snedegar) Coffey. One of eight children, Roy is preceded in death by siblings: Orville Snedegar, Howard Snedegar, Lacy Snedegar, Clarence Snedegar, and Margaret Snedegar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perry-Clear Creek Volunteer Fire Department or St. Vincent Hospice. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home and Cremation, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, Indiana. A family memorial service will be held on Thursday morning at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

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Roy Snedegar

September 10, 1924 - July 23, 2012