Dennis Loyd Snyder, age 70, of Lawton, formerly of South Bend, passed away February 19, 2017. Dennis was born in Niles Michigan on July 22, 1946 to the late Ernest and Marilyn (Markle) Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Jean, two sons, Jon (Melissa) Snyder and Shane Snyder, three stepchildren, Bonnie Coder-Blad, Jim Coder and Daniel Brumfield, two grandchildren, Patricia (Conrad) Colip and Erika Snyder, sister, Deborah Tinker, niece, Kelly (Mark) Linder and two great nieces, Shannon and Addison Linder. Dennis was preceded in death by his great nephew, Kevin Linder. Dennis was a lifelong mechanic. He learned to repair automobiles at a young age working at his father’s side in the family business in Roseland Indiana. He proudly served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. An Irish wake will be held at a later date.