Michael G. Snyder

EL PASO, Texas — Michael G. Snyder, 47, passed away March 26, 2007, at Beaumont VA Hospital in El Paso, Texas, following a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).

Sgt. Snyder was retired from the U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division. He was the recipient of many medals, awards and commendations during his Army career. He was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm in Iraq in 1990-91.

A viewing for family and friends was followed by services performed by the Fort Bliss Army National Honor Guard and Chaplain Johnston. Cremation preceded burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Michael was born in Escanaba on Jan. 31, 1960.

He is survived by his mother, Carole Kamp of Stanwood, Mich.; maternal grandmother, Hannah Johnson of Escanaba and children, Andrew and Daniel of El Paso, Texas, Melissa of Edgerton, Wis., and Michelle of Bennington, Vt.

Also surviving is his loving caregiver, Beverly Snyder and stepsons, Joe, Tony and Kenny of El Paso, Texas and two half-brothers, Scott Little of Madison, Wis. and Joseph Kamp of Traverse City. Other family members include aunts, Georgianna Peterson and Robin Johnson of Austin, Texas; nephews, Kino, Cole, Aidan and Owen; as well as several cousins and special friend, Lou Dellinger.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Patrick T. Snyder of Madison, Wis., and grandparents, Walter and Ruth Snyder of Escanaba