William "Bill" Schnabel, 79, was called home by Our Father in heaven on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Bill was a generous, kind, just, loving man, a brother in Christ and an adopted son of God. Bill loved the Lord intimately and his trust in Jesus Christ shined through him especially in his battle with a difficult illness, COPD. His faith journey was truly inspiring to all those who knew him. A music teacher for 40 years, 35 years with the NKC School District, his compassion and musicianship was extraordinary. His artistry also shined forth thru his compassion of the many “paint by number” portraits he masterfully did. Bill was a devoted and loyal fan of the Royals, Chiefs and admired "Stormin’ Norman Stewart", the legendary basketball coach of the MU Tigers. Bill also enjoyed the fellowship of his friends at John Knox Village.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Catherine Lee Schnabel, his parents, Lewis and Ellen Schnabel and his sister, Virginia Wilson. His family legacy consists of 3 sons, William Schnabel of Vicksburg, Miss; Thomas Schnabel and his wife April of Blue Springs, Mo; Mark Schnabel and his wife Melinda of Peoria, AZ; and his daughter, Jennifer Rye and her husband Christopher of Blue Springs, MO. Bill has 11 grandchildren; Nicole, Ryan, Megan, Nathan, Mollie, Zoie, Mason, Brady, Amber, Ashley and Garrick and 3 great-grandchildren; Laythan, Karson and Claire.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St John Francis Regis Parish at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 17th located at 8941 James A Reed Road, KC, MO, with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 9:00 to11:00 am. A tribute to Bill will begin at10:00 am, and the Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made to COPD Foundation online at www.copdfoundation.org or Band of Angels online at www.bandofangelskc.org.
Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements, McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.
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