Richard Snyder has been married to Janet for 59 years, and God has blessed them with 3 children, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  They are participants in the Free Methodist Church called EPIC Buffalo.  Richard served as a pastor for 16 years, superintendent of churches for 12 year and bishop for 15 years, retiring in 2007.  They live in Amherst, NY in a multi-cultural neighborhood where many opportunities for service and interaction help to keep them active.