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Leah Elizabeth Snapp

F, #152461, b. 18 August 1916, d. 20 March 1995

Parents

FatherMelvin Clarence Snapp (b. 12 June 1883, d. 13 August 1955)
MotherGladys Grimm (b. September 1892, d. 24 August 1927)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sgt. Irving David Ehlers (b. 27 July 1920, d. 17 August 1988)

SonJeffrey Jay Ehlers

Biography

Leah Elizabeth Snapp was born on 18 August 1916 in Newton, Harvey Co., KS. She married Sgt. Irving David Ehlers. She died on 20 March 1995 in Buckeye, Maricopa Co., AZ.

She was buried in March 1995 in Neillsville City Cemetery, Neillsville, Clark Co., WI, Findagrave #74641585.
Leah Elizabeth Snapp was also known as "Betty" Snapp.
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Sgt. Irving David Ehlers

M, #152462, b. 27 July 1920, d. 17 August 1988
Pedigree Link

Family: Leah Elizabeth Snapp (b. 18 August 1916, d. 20 March 1995)

SonJeffrey Jay Ehlers

Biography

Sgt. Irving David Ehlers was born on 27 July 1920; son of John Julius and Mary Anna (Pruka) Ehlers. He married Leah Elizabeth Snapp, daughter of Melvin Clarence Snapp and Gladys Grimm. Sgt. Irving David Ehlers died on 17 August 1988

Obituary – Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Monday, 22 AUG 1988, page 6A (Newspapers.com):

Irving Ehlers

BUCKEYE, Ariz. – Services were today in Neillsville for Irving D. Ehlers, 68, formerly of Neillsville, who died Wednesday at his home in Buckeye.

He was born in the town of Levis, Clark County, and attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. In 1942, he graduated and entered the Air Force, and he served in Panama until the end of World War II. He worked for Goodyear Tire Co. for many years, and later owned and operated his own tire company. After that, he purchased a farm near Buckeye, where he worked until his death. He married Betty Snaap (sic) March 5, 1955 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Jeffery Ehlers, Buckeye; five sisters, Helen Hogue, Neillsville, Lillian Meyer, Neillsville, Evelyn Junchen, Green Bay, Dorothy Kreier, Beaver Dam, Jeanette Braatz, Beaver Dam; three brothers, Arthur Ehlers, Neillsville, Glenn Ehlers, Brookfield, Eugene Ehlers, Columbus; and one grandchild.

Gesche Funeral Home handled arrangements. Burial was in the Neillsville City Cemetery, Neillsville.



He was buried in August 1988 in Neillsville City Cemetery, Neillsville, Clark Co., WI, Findagrave #73345946.
Sgt. Irving David Ehlers began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, Sgt.
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Preston Arthur Snapp

M, #152463, b. 16 September 1918, d. 1 July 2009

Parents

FatherMelvin Clarence Snapp (b. 12 June 1883, d. 13 August 1955)
MotherGladys Grimm (b. September 1892, d. 24 August 1927)
Pedigree Link

Family: Pauline Craig (b. 24 January 1924, d. 5 April 2010)

DaughterSharon Lee Snapp (b. 20 August 1947, d. 9 April 2006)
DaughterJane E. Snapp+ (b. 20 November 1959)

Biography

Preston Arthur Snapp was born on 16 September 1918 in Newton, Harvey Co., KS. He married Pauline Craig on 14 April 1944 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK. He died on 1 July 2009

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Snapp, Preston A.

90, of Phoenix, AZ passed away July 1, 2009. Born September 16, 1918 to Melvin & Gladys Snapp in Newton, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents & 1 daughter. Survived by his wife Pauline of 65 years, daughter Jane Vanover and 3 grandchildren. Preston served in the army in Germany during World War II and remained active in the reserves and retired as a major in 1978. He was a graduate of CSU in 1947 & received a masters degree in education in 1950. Burial with military honors at National Memorial Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, July 10th at 9am. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Evercare Hospice 3141 N. 3rd Ave, Phx, AZ 85013 in Preston's name.Published in The Arizona Republic on 7/7/2009.



He was buried in 2009 in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #39176294.
Preston Arthur Snapp began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, European Theatre, continued in Reserves retiring with the rank of Major. He was educated.
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Pauline Craig

F, #152464, b. 24 January 1924, d. 5 April 2010
Pedigree Link

Family: Preston Arthur Snapp (b. 16 September 1918, d. 1 July 2009)

DaughterSharon Lee Snapp (b. 20 August 1947, d. 9 April 2006)
DaughterJane E. Snapp+ (b. 20 November 1959)

Biography

Pauline Craig was born on 24 January 1924 in Fort Sill, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK; daughter of Roemay T. and Katie (Brusenham) Craig. She married Preston Arthur Snapp, son of Melvin Clarence Snapp and Gladys Grimm, on 14 April 1944 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK. Pauline Craig died on 5 April 2010

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Snapp, Pauline (Craig)

went to the Lord on April 5, 2010 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona.

She was born at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on January 24, 1924 to Roemay T. Craig and Katie Brusenham. She married Preston A. Snapp April 14, 1944 in Lawton Oklahoma. They lived in Colorado, then Ely Nevada before settling in Phoenix, Arizona. She and Preston raised two children. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Preston, sister Helen, brothers William and Joe Bob and her daughter Sharon. She is survived by her sister Jean and brother Peter (Buzz), daughter Jane Vanover as well as several nieces and nephews, three grandchildren Reina, Nicholas and Michael and very good friend & caregiver Nancy Hall. Polly and Preston loved to travel, fish and enjoyed being camp hosts across the western United States. She will be placed with Preston at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Services will be held on Saturday June 26, 2010 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento CA 95817.

Published in The Arizona Republic on June 25, 2010.



She was buried in April 2010 in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #54096684.
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Sharon Lee Snapp

F, #152465, b. 20 August 1947, d. 9 April 2006

Parents

FatherPreston Arthur Snapp (b. 16 September 1918, d. 1 July 2009)
MotherPauline Craig (b. 24 January 1924, d. 5 April 2010)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sharon Lee Snapp was born on 20 August 1947 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. She died on 9 April 2006 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

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Jane E. Snapp

F, #152466, b. 20 November 1959

Parents

FatherPreston Arthur Snapp (b. 16 September 1918, d. 1 July 2009)
MotherPauline Craig (b. 24 January 1924, d. 5 April 2010)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mark Steven Pisano

DaughterReina Katherine Pisano
SonNicholas Preston Pisano
SonMichael Braulio Pisano

Biography

Jane E. Snapp was born on 20 November 1959 in Maricopa Co. (probably), AZ. She married Mark Steven Pisano about April 1982 in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. She and Mark Steven Pisano were divorced. She married David A. Vanover; David was married to Brenda Rawlings on 2 AUG 1975, Siskiyou County.
Jane E. Snapp lived in 1993 in Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. She lived in 1999 in Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. She lived between 2003 and 2020 in Flagstaff, Coconino Co., AZ.
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David A. Vanover

M, #152468, b. 31 May 1857
Pedigree Link

Biography

David A. Vanover was born on 31 May 1857 in Siskiyou Co., CA; son of Joe and Evelyn Mae (Mello) Vanover of Montague, California. He married Jane E. Snapp, daughter of Preston Arthur Snapp and Pauline Craig; David was married to Brenda Rawlings on 2 AUG 1975, Siskiyou County.
David A. Vanover lived between 1993 and 1994 in Montague, Siskiyou Co., CA. He lived between 2003 and 2020 in Flagstaff, Coconino Co., AZ.
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Cora May Stamps

F, #152474, b. 31 August 1893, d. 10 January 1987
Pedigree Link

Family:

DaughterDorothy Mae Dalhoff+ (b. 29 September 1911, d. 12 December 1992)

Biography

Cora May Stamps was born on 31 August 1893. She married Errett Earl Snapp, son of Arthur Wilfred Snapp and Magdalina Denner, on 19 June 1920 in Pulaski Co., AR. Cora May Stamps died on 10 January 1987.

She was buried in January 1987 in Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR, Findagrave #49135232.
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Dorothy Mae Dalhoff

F, #152475, b. 29 September 1911, d. 12 December 1992

Parents

MotherCora May Stamps (b. 31 August 1893, d. 10 January 1987)
Pedigree Link

Family: Kenneth N. Terrell (b. about 1909)

DaughterMartha Kay Terrell

Biography

Dorothy Mae Dalhoff was born on 29 September 1911 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; daughter of Frank B. Dalhoff and Cora May Stamps, Arkansas Standard Certificate of Birth, file #594. She married Kenneth N. Terrell on 16 September 1934 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; Dorothy remarried to William E. Black. She and Kenneth N. Terrell were divorced on 7 June 1945 in Pulaski Co., AR. She died on 12 December 1992 in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.

She was buried in December 1992 in Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR, Findagrave #49085922.
Dorothy Mae Dalhoff was also known as Dorothy May Snapp.
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Kenneth N. Terrell

M, #152476, b. about 1909
Pedigree Link

Family: Dorothy Mae Dalhoff (b. 29 September 1911, d. 12 December 1992)

DaughterMartha Kay Terrell

Biography

Kenneth N. Terrell was born about 1909 in Pike Co. (probably), MS; son of Robert Percy and Mollie (Sleppy) Terrell.1 He married Dorothy Mae Dalhoff, daughter of Cora May Stamps, on 16 September 1934 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; Dorothy remarried to William E. Black. He and Dorothy Mae Dalhoff were divorced on 7 June 1945 in Pulaski Co., AR.
Kenneth N. Terrell lived in 1935 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. He lived in 1971 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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Citations

  1. [S5662] McComb Ward 2, Dist. 0106, sheet 21A, Dwelling 7, Family 7, 1910 Federal Census, Pike County, Mississippi., NARA Series T624, Roll 755; FHL #1374768.

Bernard Henry Snapp1

M, #152478, b. 1 October 1911, d. 7 August 1994

Parents

FatherCarl Clifford Snapp (b. 5 October 1886, d. 14 November 1959)
MotherElizabeth Charlotte Schweering (b. 23 August 1887, d. 15 February 1918)
Pedigree Link

Family: Roberta Mae Herring (b. 1914, d. 14 June 1972)

SonMichael Kent Snapp (b. 5 July 1946, d. 6 August 2006)
DaughterJill Lynette Snapp

Biography

Bernard Henry Snapp was born on 1 October 1911 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, WW II draft registration.1 He married Roberta Mae Herring on 24 June 1936 in La Porte, Arapahoe Co., CO. He died on 7 August 1994.

He was buried in August 1994 in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Findagrave #124993104.
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Citations

  1. [S5663] Pueblo, Dist. 0227, sheet 9B, lines 82-85, 1920 Federal Census, Pueblo County, Colorado. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 169-170; FHL #1820169-70.

Roberta Mae Herring

F, #152480, b. 1914, d. 14 June 1972
Pedigree Link

Family: Bernard Henry Snapp (b. 1 October 1911, d. 7 August 1994)

SonMichael Kent Snapp (b. 5 July 1946, d. 6 August 2006)
DaughterJill Lynette Snapp

Biography

Roberta Mae Herring was born in 1914; daughter of Volney Garbutt and Florence Josephine (Goodier) Herring. She married Bernard Henry Snapp, son of Carl Clifford Snapp and Elizabeth Charlotte Schweering, on 24 June 1936 in La Porte, Arapahoe Co., CO. Roberta Mae Herring died on 14 June 1972.

She was buried in June 1972 in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Findagrave #124993144.
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Michael Kent Snapp

M, #152481, b. 5 July 1946, d. 6 August 2006

Parents

FatherBernard Henry Snapp (b. 1 October 1911, d. 7 August 1994)
MotherRoberta Mae Herring (b. 1914, d. 14 June 1972)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Michael Kent Snapp was born on 5 July 1946. He died on 6 August 2006 in Kahului, Maui Co., HI.

He was buried in August 2006 in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Findagrave #125948931.
Michael Kent Snapp lived in 1993 in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.
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Elizabeth Charlotte Schweering

F, #152483, b. 23 August 1887, d. 15 February 1918
Pedigree Link

Family: Carl Clifford Snapp (b. 5 October 1886, d. 14 November 1959)

SonBernard Henry Snapp+ (b. 1 October 1911, d. 7 August 1994)
DaughterElizabeth Charlotte Snapp (b. 17 August 1915, d. 3 December 1931)

Biography

Elizabeth Charlotte Schweering was born on 23 August 1887 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS; daughter of Henry Conrad and Sophia (Kirk) Schweering (Schwiering), borh natives of Germany.1 She married Carl Clifford Snapp, son of Arthur Wilfred Snapp and Magdalina Denner, on 28 April 1910 in Church of the Assumption, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS,

; ceremony by Fr. Hayden. Wedding reported in the 28 APR 1910 edition of The Topeka Daily Capital, page 5.

Elizabeth Charlotte Schweering died on 15 February 1918 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

She was buried in February 1918 in Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, Findagrave #109071475.
Elizabeth Charlotte Schweering was also known as "Elsie" Schweering.
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Citations

  1. [S1728] Topeka Ward 4, Dist. 0160, sheet 2A, Dwelling 29, Family 30, 1900 Federal Census, Shawnee County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 500; FHL #1240500.

Elizabeth Charlotte Snapp

F, #152484, b. 17 August 1915, d. 3 December 1931

Parents

FatherCarl Clifford Snapp (b. 5 October 1886, d. 14 November 1959)
MotherElizabeth Charlotte Schweering (b. 23 August 1887, d. 15 February 1918)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elizabeth Charlotte Snapp was born on 17 August 1915 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. She died on 3 December 1931 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

She was buried in December 1931 in Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.
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Etta Blanche Black

F, #152485, b. 14 March 1894, d. 23 December 1999
Pedigree Link

Family: Otto Wilfred Snapp (b. 13 July 1889, d. 28 October 1956)

SonMelvin Wilfred Snapp+ (b. 12 March 1913, d. 19 August 1967)
SonOtto Wilfred Snapp, Jr.+ (b. 30 October 1918, d. 18 February 2002)

Biography

Etta Blanche Black was born on 14 March 1894 in Horton, Brown Co., KS; daughter of James T. and Sarah C. (Earhart) Black. She married Otto Wilfred Snapp, son of Arthur Wilfred Snapp and Magdalina Denner, on 16 May 1910 in Pueblo Co., CO. Etta Blanche Black died on 23 December 1999 in Colorado

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Etta Blanche Snapp

Etta Blanche Snapp, 106, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 23, 1999. Survived by her son, Otto W. "Tink" (Lorraine) Snapp Jr. of Pueblo; grandchildren, Kenneth M. (Lois) Snapp of Canon City, Ronald W. (Jill) Snapp of Norfolk, Va., and Bruce R. (Jeanne) Snapp of Alexandria, Va.; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and niece, Sarah L. Barrett of Pueblo. Preceded in death by her husband, Otto W. Snapp Sr. on Oct. 28, 1956, and son, Melvin W. Snapp on Aug. 19,1967. Mrs. Snapp was born March 14, 1893, in Horton, Kan. Member of First Presbyterian Church of Pueblo, San Isabel Shrine No. 7, Southern Colorado Ladies Consistory Club No. 3, Pueblo Chapter No. 7, Order of Eastern Star, Dames of Malta Lodge No. 3, Past Matrons Club of Pueblo, Cactus Rebekah Lodge No. 24, I.O.O.F. and Royal Neighbors of America. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Barry M. Rapp and the entire staff of Integrated Health Service for their special care and attention. In compliance with Mrs. Snapp's wishes, private services will be held with Rev. Dr. John Ross officiating. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers.

*** Pueblo Chieftain - December 25, 1999**.



She was buried in December 1999 in Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, Findagrave #90950749.
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Melvin Wilfred Snapp

M, #152486, b. 12 March 1913, d. 19 August 1967

Parents

FatherOtto Wilfred Snapp (b. 13 July 1889, d. 28 October 1956)
MotherEtta Blanche Black (b. 14 March 1894, d. 23 December 1999)
Pedigree Link

Family: Laura Ruth Dalton (b. 5 June 1917, d. 11 November 1999)

SonKenneth Melvin Snapp+

Biography

Melvin Wilfred Snapp was born on 12 March 1913 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He married Laura Ruth Dalton; after Melvin's death, Ruth remarried to Ralph N. Rathburn (1912-2001), who is also buried at Mountain View Cemetery. He died on 19 August 1967.

He was buried in August 1967 in Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CA, Findagrave #90589069.
Melvin Wilfred Snapp lived on 2 April 1940 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.1
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Citations

  1. [S4990] Pueblo, ED 51-39A, sheet 1A, Household 9, 1940 Federal Census, Pueblo County, Colorado. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 475.

Otto Wilfred Snapp, Jr.

M, #152487, b. 30 October 1918, d. 18 February 2002

Parents

FatherOtto Wilfred Snapp (b. 13 July 1889, d. 28 October 1956)
MotherEtta Blanche Black (b. 14 March 1894, d. 23 December 1999)
Pedigree Link

Family: Jane Elizabeth Rowley (b. 27 February 1920, d. 25 October 1993)

SonRonald Warren Snapp+
SonDr. Bruce R. Snapp+

Biography

Otto Wilfred Snapp, Jr., was born on 30 October 1918 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He married Jane Elizabeth Rowley before 1942; Otto remarried to Mary Loraine (Simonich) Moore about 1965, daughter of Martin Albert and Theresa (Wodishek) Simonich. He and Jane Elizabeth Rowley were divorced about 1965. He died on 18 February 2002 in Pueblo Co., CO,

Obituary -- (Findagrve.com):

Otto W. "Tink" Snapp Jr. - Age 83, passed away Feb. 18, 2002. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Lorraine M. Snapp, of the family home; sons, Ronald W. Snapp of Norfolk, Va., Dr. Bruce R. (Jeanne) Snapp of Alexandria, Va.; stepson, Scott Moore of Ennis, Mont.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephew, Kenneth (Lois) Snapp of Canon City; and his cousin, Sarah Barrett of Pueblo. Preceded in death by his father, Otto W. Snapp Sr., on Oct. 28, 1956; mother, Etta B. Snapp on Dec. 23, 1999; and his brother, Melvin W. Snapp, on Aug. 19, 1967. Born Oct. 30, 1918, in Pueblo and was a lifetime Pueblo resident. Tink was employed by the Minnequa Bank of Pueblo, retiring as executive vice president on March 1, 1984, after 47 years of service. He also served as a member of the board of directors at Minnequa Bank from November 1964 until Dec. 19, 1990. He attended and graduated from Centennial High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in October 1942 and served overseas in the China-Burma-India Theater and received the Republic of China War Memorial Medal and China Air Force Crew Member Wings. Tink was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as a trustee, deacon and elder of the church; also a member of Silver State Lodge No. 95, AF&AM and received his 50-year certificate and jewel on Jan. 4, 1997. Life member of the China-Burma-India Hump Pilots Association. Past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 61 and American Legion Post 2. Tink was an avid sports enthusiast, participating in fast-pitch softball, baseball, tennis, golf, basketball and football. He officiated high school and college football and basketball games for 23 years and was elected to the Greater Pueblo Sports Association Hall of Fame in 1976. He was also elected to the Colorado Bankers Association 50-year club in 1992. The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Gaide and his staff and Phyllis Gagliardi from Physicians Home Health Care for the special care they gave Tink. He will lie in state at the funeral home today and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at First Presbyterian Church, 220 W. 10th St., with the Rev. Deborah Kehle Como officiating. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers.

***Pueblo Chieftain - February 20, 2002***.



He was buried in February 2002 in Mountain View Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, Findagrave #96328852.
Otto Wilfred Snapp, Jr., was also known as "Tink" Snapp. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, China-Burma-India Theater.
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Jane Elizabeth Rowley

F, #152488, b. 27 February 1920, d. 25 October 1993
Pedigree Link

Family: Otto Wilfred Snapp, Jr., (b. 30 October 1918, d. 18 February 2002)

SonRonald Warren Snapp+
SonDr. Bruce R. Snapp+

Biography

Jane Elizabeth Rowley was born on 27 February 1920 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO; daughter of Martin H. and Mamie (Harris) Rowley. She married Otto Wilfred Snapp, Jr., son of Otto Wilfred Snapp and Etta Blanche Black, before 1942; Otto remarried to Mary Loraine (Simonich) Moore about 1965, daughter of Martin Albert and Theresa (Wodishek) Simonich. Jane Elizabeth Rowley and Otto Wilfred Snapp, Jr., were divorced about 1965. She died on 25 October 1993.

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