L James Snellenberger

L. James Snellenberger December 15, 1920 - May 19, 2009 L. James Snellenberger, 88 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Tuesday morning, May 19, 2009 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born December 15, 1920 in Kendallville, Indiana to the late L. George and Fannie J. (Baxter) Snellenberger. He worked for Newnam Foundries of Kendallville for 36 years as a core maker, served his country as a Tank Commander during WW II in the 1st Armored Division of the US Army, member of the Greenfield American Legion Post #119, was a former member of Faith U. M. C. in Kendallville and a member of the Greenfield Presbyterian Church. He dearly loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, E. Juanita (Turner) Snellenberger whom he married on January 24, 1943, son James C. (Alice) Snellenberger of Greenfield, daughter, Janie C. (Charles) McKay of Pahrump, NV, 4 grandchildren and 1great grandchild. Celebration of Life services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel in Greenfield with Rev. John Paulson officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield with military graveside rites provided by Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In honor of his wife Juanita, memorial contributions may be made to, Alzheimers Association, 9135 N. Meridian St. STE B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109 Comments Jim, Alice, Casi, and Chad: You are in our prayers today. We send love and hugs to Juanita as well. " God will give all of you the strength you need for today. Marge and Everett Targett - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Hi Jim and Alice, " I saw the obiturary in the paper last night and wanted you to know I was thinking about you. I still remember the good times where I saw your dad at pool parties, 500 parties, and your anniversary party. He had a long, full life and was trully blessed. May God be with your family and comfort you in your loss. Blessings .... The Negley's Carol Negley - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Mr. Snellenberger was one of the sweetest, most gracious men I have had the pleasure of knowing. His love and devotion to Juanita is a rare thing today, but did " NOT go unrecognized by those who observed them together. I feel very honored to have been able to know him and visit with him, not only at work, but in the hospital as well. His smile and laugh could certainly light a room and that most definitely will be greatly missed. Amanda Williams - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM My thoughts and prayers go to the family of L.James Snellenberger. As an ambassador for Freedom Team Salute, I have great admiration for James' courage " and unselfishness in serving our country in WWII. He stood tall as a man of valor. We owe him our thanks and praise. An Army veteran, Rudy Nylund Rudolph Nylund - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Lee and I are in Wyoming and are so sorry we will not be back in time for the funeral. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. "