Kathy and Bob moved to Johnson Island with their 5 children in the early 70's. They dug in immediately and started building their home away from home. Their boys and Jenny made trails from one end of the island the the other and used their metal detector to find their treasures. Little did they know that they were unearthing history. They were soon to find out how historic JI was. There weren't many people on the island at this time. There was no causeway to the island. You had to travel back and forth by boat.
Their voices are silent now, but they were very outspoken when talking about the history and politics of JI. They were very dedicated in finding all the early history of the island. Bob's tenacity to keep digging in books and in the ground for little bits of history lead to his opening the JI Museum in Marblehead. Bob and the children had dug up many artifacts and there were others that offered to share their finds for the museum. Bob could talk for hours about Johnson Island. They both loved the island dearly.
Bob gave many hours to being a trustee for many years. Of course, Kathy was right there behind the scenes working right along with Bob. They were important voices in the direction JI took over the years. We all owe them a debt of gratitude. They both left us too soon
Pat and Fred Whitman
Dear Islanders,
Johnson's Island lost another friend as Donald Snook passed away yesterday. Below is the information forwarded to me from the funeral home.
He will be missed and our hearts go out to his large family.
Todd
I am writing to inform you of the death of Donald E. Snook. His family asked us to forward to you his obituary notice so you can forward to others his calling hours and service times. If there is any place that you would customarily post or publish this information, please do so. Also, if anyone would like to leave the family a personal note, please ask them to do so on our web-site; www.secorfuneralhomes.com There is a tab on the left side of our home-page marked "Obituaries". Click on that tab, then on Mr. Snook's name. His full obituary will come up and a link will appear in the upper right of the page marked "View/Send Condolences".
If you have any questions, or would like us to forward any further information, please let us know.
Thank you,
Secor Funeral Home
Donald E. Snook, age 76, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo. He was born May 22, 1933 in Willard to the late Ray and Alberta (Redding) Snook. He served in the U.S. Army following the Korean Conflict. He was a plumber/pipefitter and served as Business Agent for Local #224 of Sandusky, and later became a member of Local # 42 of Norwalk.
He is survived by one son, Dennis Snook of Willard; three daughters, Darlene Snook of Sarasota, FL, Doris Adamson of Sarasota, FL and Diane (Greg) Swartzmiller of Attica; one grandchild, Blaine Swartzmiller and 4 step-grandchildren, Angel Duty, Shawna Reinhart, Shane Swartzmiller and Caleb Swartzmiller; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Lillian; the mother of his children, Donna Snook; one sister-in law, Viola Snook and her sons, Randal Snook and John (Alice) Snook; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Snook and one brother, Richard Snook.
Friends may call at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Mercy Hospital or to the donor's favorite charity. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
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