Richard Kendall Snouffer, 1930-2008

SNOUFFER Richard K. Snouffer, 77, of Delaware, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in the emergency room of Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born July 27, 1930, in Worthington, to Raymond and Mary (Boyd) Snouffer. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1948 where he participated in three varsity sports and from Capital University where he was varsity basketball co-captain for two years and recipient of the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award in 1952. He obtained his M.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1958. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He began his career at Johnstown Monroe High School as teacher, basketball coach and guidance counselor from 1954 to 1957. He was Capital University's Assistant Director of Admissions in 1957-58. In 1958, he returned to public education as a guidance counselor and head basketball coach at Circleville High School. From 1961 - 1966, he was principal at Circleville High School and served as a member of the executive committee and a past president of the South Central Ohio Athletic League. He was initially appointed to the Central District Ohio Athletic Board in 1963. In 1966, he was named principal of Rutherford B. Hayes High School, Delaware and served in this capacity until August 1982. He was an honorary member of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association. He was director of the American Red Cross from 1988-1998. He was a member of the William Street United Methodist Church where he served as a church district lay leader for eight years, member and past president of the Rotary Club, Outstanding Rotarian award in 1982, member and past president of the Delaware Chamber of Commerce, Honor Citizen in 1980, Hometown Hero in 2007, a founder of the Central Ohio Mental Health Clinic and Guidance Center Board, a founder of the Ohio Capitol Conference and a member of the Ohio State Athletic Association. He was an avid golfer. He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Chet and Carmen, Bret and Lisa and Gregg; grandchildren, Cody, Lydia, Lysandra, Kristina, Brian, and Kian; one sister, Verna Walke; one niece, Katherine Gillespie; and special friend, Mary Studer. Visitation will be Saturday, 5-7 p.m. and Sunday 2-6 p.m. at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, Delaware. The Funeral Service will be Monday, 11 a.m. at the William Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Grayson Atha officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Worthington with military honors at the graveside. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross, 388 Hills-Miller Rd. or to the Central OH Mental Health Center, 824, Bowtown Road, Delaware, OH 43015.