Kenneth Raymond Schnabel

Kenneth Raymond Schnabel, age 71, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Bartlesville. He was born on August 19, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to Norman and Marcella (Zawadzki) Schnabel.

Kenneth will be remembered as a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures and in the company of those he loved. He had a deep passion for cooking and took great pride in preparing meals to share with family and friends. Kenneth especially enjoyed gathering others around the table, where laughter, stories, and good food were always plentiful.

He also loved adventure and the outdoors. Kenneth enjoyed water skiing, scuba diving, gardening, and planning deep-sea fishing trips with friends. Whether tending to his garden, exploring the water, or creating a meal in the kitchen, he approached life with enthusiasm and appreciation.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Melissa Noftsger and her husband Matthew; his beloved grandchildren, Caleb, Lucas, and Wyatt Noftsger; and his sisters, Pamela Porter and her husband Billy, and Paula Kasishke and her husband David.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Marcella (Zawadzki) Schnabel.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Bartlesville Health and Rehab for the care and kindness they provided to Kenneth.

Kenneth will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him, and his memory will live on through the many lives he touched.

Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial & Oklahoma Cremation Centers.

Friends and family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at

https://www.simplicityburialcremation.com