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Robert L. (Bob) Snidow, 84, Gallatin, passed away July 7, 2018, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Visitation is one hour prior to the service, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial is at the Clear Creek Cemetery near Jamesport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Creek Cemetery in care of McWilliams Funeral Home.
Bob “Red” Snidow was born on Aug. 24, 1933, to Roscoe Gerald and Ruby (Marlin) Snidow in rural Grundy County. He graduated from Jamesport High School and then entered in the United States Army, mostly serving in Japan. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Dixon on Sept. 12, 1952, in Gallatin. The couple had one child, Rickie Lee, in 1963, and made their home in Gallatin.
Bob was the face and spirit of a small town. He said in the 1940s, “I moved to Jamesport from Poosey and found myself in need of a job.” Bob served seven customers on a paper route and sold popcorn at the Jameson Picnic. He then became a cashier at the Bank of Gallatin and advanced to president. He continued his career as chief of distribution of MAC Pneumatic Corporation, then as operating officer of Palmer Hills Retirement Village in Bettendorf, IA, and lastly, as an officer at Home Exchange Bank of Jamesport.
The focus of his work ethic always led to love of family, friends and service. Generations of family have grown and benefited from his quiet confidence and praise. He shared his passion of fishing and hunting with his entire family, especially Rick.
Family man, businessman, and service leader, he will be missed mostly as Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Bob and Red.
Bob was preceded in death by parents; his wife, Geraldine; sister, Annie Allen; and brother, Jerry.
Bob is survived by his son, Rick, and daughter-in-law, Bonnie; sister, Shirley May; grandchildren, Natosha Jackson, Tiffiny Haffner, Megan Snidow, Zach Mills, and Jamie Gordon; seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.