Keith Snyder, 51, of Hammod, Minn., passed away Friday, July 4, 2014.

Keith Joseph Snyder was born June 18, 1963, in Spring Valley, Minn., to John and Alice (Calta) Snyder. He was a graduate of Grand Meadow High School. On Dec. 10, 1999, Keith was united in marriage to Colleen Swenson at the Mall of America. Keith had a love for the outdoors. He loved to watch and feed the birds, fish, and enjoy the scenery around him. Keith and his wife also bred Yorkies. No matter where Keith was he could always strike up a conversation with someone.

Keith is survived by his wife, Colleen of Hammod, Minn.; mother, Alice Snyder of Grand Meadow, Minn.; siblings, Annette (Leo) Stauffer of Winnebago, Minn., Daniel (Kathy) Snyder of Dexter, Minn., Mark (Tammy) Snyder of Whittier, Calif., Julie (Rick) Rieken of Oakdale, Minn., Teresa Hicks of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Tracy (Fran) Lutz of Scandia, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Snyder.

Funeral services for Keith Snyder will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church. Hindt Funeral Home of Grand Meadow, Minn., is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.