
Pat was born on January 21, 1947, in Colby, Kansas to Harold Schnee and Myrna (Headrick) Schnee. He grew up in Atwood, Kansas, graduating from Atwood High School in 1964.
Pat joined the Navy in 1965 and Honorable Discharged in 1969 at an E5 rank, serving in the Vietnam War as a machinist. He settled in Manhattan, Kansas in 1969, where he worked as a floor installer and owned his own business (Schnee Floor Covering).
Pat is survived by his wife Kim (Baughan) Schnee; brothers Mike and Jerry; sisters Patsy, Judy and Liz; children Dustin, Jared, Chandler, Jamie and Megan; and three grandkids Noah, Chloe and Eli. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, and siblings Albert, Juanita, Darlene and Pam.
Pat wanted everyone to know that he truly enjoyed going to the sporting events and shows for his 5 kids and his 3 grandkids, loved meeting up with his Navy shipmates for their annual reunions and adventures, and that he had a good life and a good family that he's very proud of.
A gathering will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.
A Remembrance of Life will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 23, 2026 at College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Inurnment will follow at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas.
Memorials may be made to the Optimist Youth Sports C/O Manhattan Optimist Foundation and sent in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
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