Robert Paul Snyder, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1935 in Carlisle, and was the son of the late Robert E. and Virginia B. (McQuay) Snyder.

Bob graduated in 1954 from Carlisle High School and served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960. He retired from AMP Inc., Carlisle after 33 years of service. Following his retirement, Bob worked part time for the former Nell's Food Market on Spring Road for several years. He is a member of Carlisle United Methodist Church and was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Carlisle. Bob loved to watch his grandchildren participating in sports. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles and word searches. He was a past President of the Middlesex Township Senior Citizens, a former coach with the Middlesex Little League and was formerly active with the Boy Scouts of America.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Joyce A. (Minich) Snyder, three daughters; Tamera Windish of Harrisburg, Donna (husband, Vaughn) Ludwig of Carlisle and Robin Hockenberry of Mt. Holly Springs, seven grandchildren; Lindsey Gayman, Emanuel Ludwig, David Windish, Brett Ludwig, Nicole Windish, Roland Miller and Ryan Miller and three great-grandchildren; Jocelynn Gayman, Drayson Gayman and Dorian Windish. He was predeceased by two sons-in-law; David Windish and Roger Miller.

A viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Mira Hewlett officiating. Burial with military honors by Cumberland County Honor Guard will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Joyce A. Snyder, 3095 Spring Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013.