- Date Of Birth: November 4, 1925
- Date Of Death: December 26, 2019
- State: Iowa
Elmer Leroy Snook was born in Jasper County Iowa on his family farm on November 4, 1925. On June 17, 1945, he married Betty Lou Minear.
In 2006, after the loss of his wife, he moved to Boynton Beach, Florida to be with his family. He was fortunate to find a part-time position as a greeter at the Village of Palm Springs City Hall. He made many friends working in Florida, residents and employees alike, everyone loved Elmer! He worked there for nine years before making his second retirement at the age of 92. Elmer is pre-deceased by his parents, Earl and Nellie Snook; wife, Betty Lou (Minear) Snook; son, Steven Snook; and great-grandson Elijah Snook. Elmer is survived by his son Michael Snook and Michael’s wife Renie of Boynton Beach, Florida, grandchildren, Cory Silvestri and husband James from Lake Worth, Florida and Aaron Snook from Atlanta, Georgia; and great-grandson Enzo Silvestri.
Elmer was helped by the Palm Beach PACE Program for the last several years. The PACE Program is an All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
