Formally of Omaha – Lee O. Snyder, Jr. passed away in Beatrice, NE on December 14th after a long illness. Lee, formerly of Omaha, NE, graduated from Benson High School in 1951. He entered the Air Force on July 17, 1952 and was honorably discharged on June 11, 1956. He then graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Registered Professional of Engineering degree. He worked at Bechtel Industries in California. Lee started and ran Snyder Engineering & Construction. He was also involved with the Omaha Symphony & Omaha Community Playhouse. Lee was an avid golfer and a member of Shadow Ridge Country Club.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents: Lee, Sr. & Claudine Snyder; sister: Jeanette Thoreson; He was survived by his wife of 25 years: Kay Helgenberger-Snyder of Beatrice, NE; son: Marc Snyder of Omaha; grandson: Max Snyder of Omaha; niece: Beth Dwyer of Santa Rosa, CA; step-children: Ann Helgenberger of St Paul, MN, Marg Helgenberger of Los Angeles, CA, Curt & Julie Helgenberger of Beatrice, NE; 6 step-grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorials to Habitat for Humanity of Omaha.