Kevin James Snook

Kevin James Snook was born August 29, 1934 in Chester, Nebraska to Gerald Valentine and Iva Marcelle (Walton) Snook. Kevin was raised in the Chester community where he attended grade school and graduated from Chester High School in 1951. After high school, he attended the National School of Commerce. As a young boy, Kevin had a dog named Prince, and enjoyed spending time with his best friend, Lloyd Simmons. Grandma Snook used to tell the story of how, as a six year old, Kevin would grease the wheels of his tricycle with Vaseline. But his biggest hobby and passion were Cars, Cars, Cars! Kevin married Marvel Mae Peterson on May 8, 1955 at the First Lutheran Church in Oakland, Nebraska, and to this union, four children were born; Tanya Lee, Kevin Mark, Joel James, and Dawn Marie. The family lived for periods of time in; Lincoln, Nebraska, the Omaha area, LeMars, Iowa, Giddings, Texas, Aurora, Colorado, Springfield, Nebraska, and most recently in Yutan, Nebraska. Kevin was very generous with his time. He had been a member of the Omaha Jaycees, the election board, the South Omaha Masonic Lodge, coached baseball, and served on the church council. He was also a hard worker throughout his life. While in high school, he was "the chief cook and bottle washer" at Foots Cafe. He worked for the ammunition plant during WWII, spent time on a road construction crew, was a purchasing agent for Western Supply in Lincoln, an accountant for Crane Plumbing, Branch Manager for Midco Supply, Manager/Accountant for John Day Co., Sales rep. for Acorn Sales and Supply, a Hydraulic Engineer for Gus Pech Manufacturing, and owned his own well drilling equipment business. He went on to be a Manager for Air Hydraulics, a Branch Manager for Component Tech, Branch Manager for Certified Power, and then retired from Force America in 2004. Kevin also had many hobbies to fill his time. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, camping, golf, horse racing, gambling, crossword puzzles, reading, learning about new technology, and big, long words. He loved fast cars and attending all the different Snook Do’s and Reunions. His children will always remember some of his famous quotes; “The more you risk, the more you have to gain”, and “Can’t never done nothing”. Kevin was a strong willed man, who always had a logical answer to everything. He accepted everyone for who they were, and opened his house to anyone. One of Kevin’s biggest accomplishments was designing “The Brat”, a well drilling machine. He was happiest when he was listening to music, enjoying a good conversation, or being with his family. Kevin passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Brookestone Village in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 7 months, and 15 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; Gerald and Iva, sister Susan Snook Goth, and granddaughter Jessica Nicole Snook. Kevin is survived by his wife, Marvel of Yutan, children; Tanya and Dan Hintz of Rockford, Illinois, Kevin Mark and Leanne Snook of Lincoln, Joel Snook of San Marcos, California, and Dawn and Bob Schmidt of Yutan, Grandchildren; Mark and Quianna Sturgill, Kevin Richard and Jamie Hintz, James, Traci, Bo, Nicholas, Zach, and Joshua. Great grandchildren; Breanna Sturgill and Alex Sturgill, sisters and brothers-in-law; Gerry and Loren Bennett, Kathy and Bob Pilling II, Evelyn and Larry Lyons, and brothers and sisters-in-law; Richard and Jo Snook, Robert and Diane Snook, Phillip and Sue Snook, and Gary Snook.

Kevin James Snook

August 29, 1934 - April 13, 2008