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Michael David Snodgrass

November 23, 1940 — September 3, 2018

Michael D. Snodgrass, age 77, of Marshall died September 3, 2018 at his home following a long illness.

Mr. Snodgrass was born on November 23, 1940 in Detroit to Edd C. and Louisa Estelle (Simons) Snodgrass. He had been employed by the Federal Government in the General Administration Department. He served the government for 32 years working in Washington DC and retiring in 1997 from San Francisco, CA.

On September 12, 1985, he married the former Diane Marie Scherer.

Mr. Snodgrass was a graduate of Western Michigan University, where he was an outstanding athlete and was a member of the football team. Following his graduation, he played three seasons in the Professional Canadian Football League with the Ottawa Rough Riders. He continued his love for football supporting the San Francisco 49ers, the Detroit Lions, Western Michigan Broncos and the Michigan State Spartans.

He is remembered by his family as a loving husband and father. He was an avid reader. He enjoyed fine wines and loved to cook.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; a daughter, Jenna L. Snodgrass of California; aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles R. Snodgrass and a sister, Marianne Carroll.

The family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Marshall Chapel. A memorial service to celebrate the gift of his life will be held 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Oak Wood Cemetery in Saline at a later date.

Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan or Habitat For Humanity. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Visitation

SEP 11. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068

Celebration of Life

SEP 11. 2:00 PM (EDT)

Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
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