Dale Snyder

Dale Snyder, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha.

Dale was born on November 29, 1928, in Morrill, Kansas, to Floyd and Mildred (Cashman) Snyder. Dale had three siblings, Roberta, Gail, and Carol. Dale attended and graduated from the Morrill High School. After high school, he earned a business degree from McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. While in McPherson, Dale met Doris Roesch, who would become his wife.

Dale and Doris married on June 8, 1951, and made their home on a farm near Morrill, Kansas. They lived on the farm for 57 years and had two daughters, Terri and Debbie. After Doris lost her eyesight, they moved to the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village Apartments in Sabetha and, years later, to the Apostolic Christian Assisted Living in Sabetha. Dale and Doris celebrated 73 wonderful years of marriage.

Dale leaves behind a legacy of service and love to his family, church, and community. He was especially known for his love of farming and raising sheep. His daughters believed farm life and rural community living shaped their core values and positive work ethic, which influenced who they became.

Dale was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Morrill, Kansas, and later the United Methodist Church in Sabetha. Dale served on many committees in both churches, including the Board of Trustees and Pastoral Parish Relations Committee. In the community, Dale served on the Board of Directors at the Hiawatha Co-op, as President of the Hiawatha Farm Bureau, and on the Sabetha Cultural Arts Committee.

Dale raised truckloads of turnips and other produce specifically to share with those in need in Topeka, Kansas. In retirement, he shared tomatoes and other produce with family and friends. He loved sharing his farm life and animals with others. He worked with scores of high school boys on his farm, teaching them hard-working values and the importance of doing a job well. Over the years, to his delight, these same boys sent Dale letters, called him, and visited; many became some of his closest friends.

Dale loved to visit and was not shy about voicing his opinions! He loved the many trips to see KU basketball with friends. Dale leaves a family grateful for his long life and lessons he taught of love, trust, and respect.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Doris; his daughter, Debbie Bott; his granddaughter, Johna Suzanne Giesel; and his three siblings.

Dale is survived by his daughter, Terri (Jim) Giesel, and his son-in-law, Lynn Bott. Dale is also survived by his four grandchildren, Jamie (Keith) Holliman, Joshua (Kristal) Giesel, Mindi (Brian) Kastening, and Jason (Julia) Bott, who will dearly miss him. Dale was also the proud great-grandfather and is survived by his ten great-grandchildren, Tanner (Kennedy) Holliman, Mia Holliman, Brooklyn, Jett, and Nash Giesel, Lillian, Nicholas, Ericson, and Annalise Kastening, and Paisley Bott. Dale is also survived by his extended family of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha, Kansas. Before the service, a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the mortuary. The inurnment will be made in the Sabetha Cemetery in Sabetha. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabetha Community Hospital or the Apostolic Christian Assisted Living, sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, Kansas 66534.