Dale Frederick Snell, 74, of Hollywood, MD, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington DC on March 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Dale Frederick Snell, Sr. and Jeanette Crabbe.

On September 14, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Aleida Vuyk Snell.

He was employed by the Federal Government in Washington, DC until his retirement as an executive assistant with US Customs. He enjoyed travelling internationally and within the United States, particularly to San Diego, CA and the New England states.

His hobbies included flower gardening, travelling, and observing nature. However, his greatest love was his family, especially the time he spent boating, fishing and crabbing with his grandchildren. He was a Trustee of Patuxent Presbyterian Church, past president and secretary of Hollywood Lions Club, and Volunteer Supporter of Young Life of St. Mary's County.

In addition to his wife, Dale is also survived by his children Bryan Snell (wife Amy) of Germantown, MD and Sharon Nolan (husband Brendan) of Greenville, NC; his sister, Suzanne deBeers (husband Sandy) of Waupaca, WI; and his grandchildren, Ryan Snell, Jacob Snell, Austin Snell, Ashley Nolan, Troy Nolan. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and Dr. Edwin Snell.

Family will receive friends for Dale's Life Celebration on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 5 to 8pm at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Rev. Mike Jones on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11am at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Young Life, Attention: Income Processing, P.O. Box 520, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 or Hollywood Lions Club, P.O. Box 233, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619. Serving as pallbearers will be Dick Blake, Jim Hodges, John Wenke, Joe Joseph, Mary Ann Yount, and Jeff Frantz. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Hollywood Lions Club.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.