Gloria A. Snyder, age 92, Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids. Gloria was born in 1931, in Wing, ND to Arne and Ina (Eskeli) Antilla. She grew up on the family homestead in Wing. After her mother died in 1938, her family moved to Lawrence Lake, MN where her father worked at the mines and she helped raise her siblings. Gloria graduated from Greenway High School in 1949.

On September 18, 1954, Gloria married Harold Snyder and that same year, they established their family home, marking the beginning of 69 cherished years of marriage and shared homeownership. She dedicated herself to ISD 318 as a teacher's aide, pausing only to raise her children before returning in 1972, serving for 20 years until her retirement. In retirement, Gloria and Harold traveled the country, particularly enjoying winters in Texas. However, their greatest joy came from their grandchildren, especially the great-grandchildren, who brought endless happiness into their lives. Gloria had a passion for bowling and cribbage. She was known as the "pegging queen" in cribbage circles, showcasing her competitive spirit and love for friendly competition. She will be remembered by those that knew her for her infectious laugh and glowing smile.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Donald Wilson; sister, Ret. Colonel Betty Antilla; and brothers, Clifford and Eugene Antilla.

She is survived by son, Leland "Lee" Snyder (Jackie Lawson) of Grand Rapids, MN; daughter, Shelley (Michael) Bowers of Cohasset, MN; grandchildren, Nick Snyder, Derek (Lynn) Snyder, Chanelle (Tristin) Steinwand, Donnie (Jenny) Wilson, Scott Wilson, Michelle (Tom) Happy, Ashley (Kyle) Nesset, Ryan (Nicole) Bowers, and Nathan (Huong "Alice") Bowers; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Willard Antilla of Salem, OR.

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 12:30 PM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids with a memorial service to follow at 1:30 PM. Rev. William Zeige and Rev. Patrick Lovejoy will co-officiate. Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery.