Michael Lester Rudolph "Cat" Schnatz, 67, of Liberty passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Born January 26, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Nicholas Schnatz and Joann Sexton McDonald.

Michael was a huge sports fan, especially of the Steelers, Bearcats, and the Reds. He loved playing softball, fishing, and listening to Classic Rock music.  Michael was a member of Creston Baptist Church.  He loved his family.  His grandbabies were his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Schnatz of Eubank; 3 daughters:  GariAnna Schnatz (Charles Brown) of Russell Springs, Sarah (James) Sublett of Danville, and Lena (John) King of Hustonville 2 brothers, Joseph (Marlena) Schnatz of Florida and Martin (Mary) Schnatz of Missouri; 3 sisters: Andrea (Hap) Rechel, Elizabeth Derrenkamp, and Amy (Rod) Stacy, all of Ohio; 10 grandchildren who he was Pappy to: Michael Sublett, Heather Owens, Ethan Sublett, Chandler King, Parker King, Cooper King, Elsie King, Hollie Lesmeister, Brice Lesmeister, and Peyton Brown; and a "slew" of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Schnatz.

Visitation is 5-7 pm, Tuesday, April 23 at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home.  A Funeral Service will follow at 7 pm.  A Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.