Frank R Snochowski

FRANK RICHARD SNOCHOWSKI JUNE 27, 1953 - May 25, 2026 Frank Richard Snochowski, 72, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 25, 2026, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Frank was born on June 27, 1953, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Frank Edward and Gladys Eva Snochowski. He was raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and spent many memorable days at his grandparents' farm in Mount Morris with his three sisters, Marilyn, Susan, and Barbara. Frank later earned a degree in Tool and Die Design from Ferris State College's Engineering Technology program in Big Rapids, Michigan. While attending Ferris State, he met the love of his life, June Nelson. Both were members of the college skydiving club. They were married on May 8, 1976, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together just weeks before Frank's passing. Frank and June spent much of their married life in the Niles, Michigan, area, where they raised their family and built many lasting memories before moving to Ocala, Florida, for retirement. Frank quickly embraced Florida life and never missed an opportunity to remind family members back north that he no longer had to shovel snow. Frank built a long and successful career as a manufacturing engineer. Before retiring in 2015, he worked for 13 years at A.M. General in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he helped build Hummers for military use. Earlier in his career, he worked for Sundstrand in Dowagiac, Michigan; Elkhart Products in Elkhart, Indiana; and Plymouth Foundry in Plymouth, Indiana. A man of deep faith, Frank was an active church member throughout his life. He loved serving in his church, participating in church activities, and being part of the men's Bible study in his Stone Creek community. In his younger years, he played softball weekly and participated in a golf league. He and June also enjoyed many road trips together in his yellow Toyota MR2 Spyder sports car. He especially enjoyed being Dad to Carrie "Shorty" and Scott, and Grandpa to Lavinia, Leon, and Emma. Frank loved God, his family, Notre Dame football, and the Chicago Cubs. Fall Saturdays were reserved for Notre Dame football, and every spring brought renewed hope that this would finally be the Cubs' year. Frank will be remembered by family and friends for faith, determination, and his quick wit. Frank is survived by his loving wife, June Nelson Snochowski of Ocala, Florida; his daughter, Carrie Reynolds and her husband, Matthew, of Cazilhac, France; his son, Scott Snochowski and his wife, Natsuko, of Tokyo, Japan; and his grandchildren, Lavinia Reynolds of Cazilhac, France, and Leon and Emma Snochowski of Tochigi, Japan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gladys Snochowski. A memorial service will be held in southwest Michigan at a future date near the end of September 2026. Memorial donations may be made to Empath Hospice of Marion County, Ocala, Florida (hospiceofmarion.org) The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the many healthcare professionals, including Visiting Angels Homecare and Better at Home Health, who helped Frank remain at home during his final year. "IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL" When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. — Horatio Gates Spafford, 1873

Frank R Snochowski

June 27, 1953 - May 25, 2026