Mr Schnabel gave me the love and appreciation for music. Not just for music but for the sound of my own. He gave me a magical experience that I will never forget. When I listen to jazz and can hear every instrument and sound it reminds me of him. I walked into hus band class unsure of myself or my instrument. He taught me how to play and how to love music and how to own it. His memory lives in and I wish I could thank him always for what he did for me at maple park middle school. 💙

While I was at Maple Park only 4 short years, his music and the respect and admiration his students had for his instruction made a greater impact on my opinion of him. In the coming years, as I stayed late for music concerts my students were playing in; I better understood the talent of such a special teacher!! His love of music will on through the hearts of the many lives he's touched over the years. Sorry this is 5 years late, I just happened upon this. God bless you, Mr. Schnabel!! Keep that horn sectioon going!! 

it was a priviledge to know you Bill.  many memories of you and me tEACHING IN NORTH KANSAS CITY  Dick Drace

Mr. Schnabel was the first to teach me the art of playing flute way back in elementary school.  He pushed and stretched my talent.  He was a wonderful and kind instructor.  He will be greatly missed.

To mr Schnabels family he was my teacher at maple wood elementary and at maple park he was a awesome teacher and will be greatly missed

I also was blessed to know Bill and have him direct us at Northgate Junior High and North Kansas City High School. He was a great instructor of the arts and was one in my life that made a never forgotten impact.  He has been and will always be missed. He's probably getting the rythym section to keep up with the brass in heaven. Love you

Bill was a good friend and a dedicated teacher. I will miss him.  God bless you Bill.

To Bill's family I send my condolences. I am a cousin to his brother-in -law Paul Meyer. I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mom & Dad were very special people and will be missed by many. Bob Curtin

I enjoyed working with Bill for many years at Maple Park Middle School. I thought he was a committed and hard-working instrumental teacher and leader. Bill did a fine job of instructing as well as preparing his instrumental groups for performances. I want to express my condolences to his family.

Charles West, Independence,MO

You may or not remember me, but like Bill I am a trumpet player and knew him all the way back to my days at Northgate Junior High and then in Jazz Band at North Kansas City High School from 1972 to 1976.  I ended up playing professionally (still do) and want you to know what a HUGE impact Bill's teaching, kindness and friendship with me had on my love for jazz and playing professionally.  Although it has been several years since he came out to hear me play a gig when I was visiting in KC, it meant a lot to me then and still does now that he took the time to come hear and see an old student  living in Tulsa since 1976.    I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great man.

Jeannie & I are sorry for your family's loss! Uncle Bill always brighten up a room with his personality and wit! We like you will grieve his passing, but will rely on the good times to brighten up Uncle Bill's memory. Now he can join Aunt Lee and his family in Heaven, looking down on his beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! The world is a better place because of Uncle Bill's precious time here! May God Bless!

OBITUARY

William "Bill" Schnabel

June 15, 1935 – January 13, 2015

McGilley State Line Chapel

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