Nathalie Ann Schooley, 86, was born March 19, 1938, to Ralph Albert and Eva Kornelia (Davis) Knight near Appleton City, Missouri. She departed this life surrounded by her family on March 4, 2025.
Nathalie was united in marriage to Roger H. Schooley on February 26, 1955, and they were blessed with two children, Debra and Michael. Roger died on May 21, 1979, but Nat was thankful for the time they had together. In March of 1982 she and Joe Putthoff began keeping company. Nat and Joe would have regular “date nights” at the sale barn and attended every ball game, concert, livestock show, and promenade of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, until his death in 2017.
Nat was strong and determined. After Roger’s death, she took care of the farm. Milking cows, feeding hay, her days started early so she could get all the chores done in time to get to her day job as a dental hygienist. She named every animal on the farm. She wasn’t a fan of chicken or eggs, but loved her ducks and geese (Even the ones that chased you!). She enjoyed spending evenings on the patio watching her peacock, Henry.
Family meant everything to Nat! She took every opportunity to tell her grandchildren how proud she was of them. She called very early every birthday so she could be the first to sing them the birthday song. She was a wonderful cook, and cooked all week so she could have her family over for Sunday lunch after church. She had to make many different dishes as not disappoint anyone by not having their favorite.
She enjoyed sewing and making clothes for her grandchildren. She loved to iron. She never finished vacuuming and was always working on her taxes. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Nat leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. Her spirit will live on in our hearts, “Forever more.”
Preceding Nat in death were her parents Ralph and Eva, her husband Roger, companion Joe, and brother Jack Knight. Survivors include her children, Debbie (Ronnie) Dains and Mike Schooley; grandchildren: Misty and Mark, Mendy and Jake, Kristie and Casey, Kalie and Tyler, Jesse and Jeni, Carly and Wyatt, Jacob and Madison, Hallie and Madison, and Tucker and Lily; great-grandchildren: Tayton and Hanna, Jarrett, Jace, Dain, M.J., Elijah and Tristan, Georgia and Ruby, and Elouise and Byrdie; sister-in-law Ann Knight and nieces Cathy (Chris) Thompson and Karen (Chris) Green.
MEMORIAL - Appleton City Cemetery Association
-Couresy Hill and Son Funeral Home
