Duane Snodgrass

Duane Leslie Snodgrass, 78, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he was the beloved son of Leslie and Francis Snodgrass. At a young age, Duane moved to Toledo, Ohio, where he was raised in Sylvania and attended Sylvania High School before continuing his education at Adrian College.

It was in Sylvania, just steps from his childhood home, that Duane met the love of his life, Jane Ellen Glick. Their story began as neighbors and grew into a lifelong partnership grounded in love, faith, and shared devotion to family. They were married on August 20, 1970, and built a life together filled with deep connection and unwavering commitment. Jane preceded him in death in November 2025, and their bond remains an enduring example of true partnership.

From an early age, Duane embodied the values of commitment, integrity, and service. As an avid Scout, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout-an accomplishment he carried with immense pride. The principles of scouting-integrity, service, loyalty, and quiet leadership-remained with him throughout his life, guiding the way he worked, cared for others, and showed up for his family every day.

Following his graduation from Adrian College, Duane began his career at Owens Corning in Toledo, where he worked for more than 40 years. His career reflected a level of dedication and loyalty that is increasingly rare, and he took pride in doing his work well. His family often remembers him in his recliner chair, quietly and diligently completing the responsibilities of his role-even after a full day-demonstrating a work ethic that left a lasting impression.

At his core, Duane was a devoted husband and an incredibly proud father. Few things brought him more joy than watching his boys grow, compete, and find their own paths. From his boys' early days in Scouts and throughout their time in athletics, he was always there. His love of baseball, in particular, created lasting memories, and the time he spent coaching his sons remains one of the most meaningful parts of his legacy.

His sons also remember how happy he was in the moments of simple togetherness-playing cards like euchre and bridge with his wife and friends, enjoying time in his bowling leagues, and, most of all, sitting down at night to play games with his boys. Those were the moments where his joy showed most clearly.

While often the quieter presence in the room, Duane had a gift for delivering the perfectly timed one-liner-simple, understated, and memorable in a way that stayed with you long after. And when one of his predictions came true, he was always ready with a good-natured, in-jest, "I told you..."-a phrase his family will forever hear in his voice.

Duane believed deeply in simply doing your best and enjoying life to its fullest. He loved being outdoors and took great pride in the family road trips he thoughtfully planned over the years. Whether traveling to Northern Michigan, Colorado, Washington, D.C., or New England, he created experiences that brought his family closer together. He also had a passion for photography, capturing countless moments that would later become treasured memories-photos that told the story of a life well lived and a family deeply loved.

Duane also enjoyed the quiet moments at home, often found on his computer reading the news, researching topics, managing finances-or, as his boys would jokingly say, "playing games." It was a simple routine, but one that reflected his curiosity, discipline, and steady presence.

He had a way of showing his love that will never be forgotten. His daughters-in-law and grandchildren will always remember his hugs-warm, steady, and always followed by his patented back pats-a simple gesture that said everything words did not need to.

Duane's legacy lives on in the lessons he taught, the memories he created, and the quiet strength he modeled every day. His love for his family, his work ethic, and his unwavering support will remain with those who knew him for generations to come.

He is survived by his sons, Brian (Kathleen) and Alan (Amy) Snodgrass; his cherished grandchildren, Kate, Ben, Reed, and Carter Snodgrass; and his sister, Anita (Steve). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane; and his parents, Leslie and Francis Snodgrass.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH, immediately followed by interment and a celebration of life luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Duane's honor to NFX, an organization seeking treatments for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), via their donation page: https://www.nfxdetroit.org/donate. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.