William Schnabel was a charter member of the Juneau Men's Igloo.

Schnabel was born on July 2, 1860 in Germany. His parents had immigrated to America and settled in California in 1847. They made a trip to Germany in 1860 and William was born while in the fatherland. He spent his boyhood and young manhood in Jordan Valley, Oregon where he was a cowboy.

William stampeded to Dawson, Alaska in the “early days” and to Fairbanks in 1904 where he was appointed deputy marshal. After leaving Fairbanks, William was again appointed deputy marshal of the First division at Wrangell, and served in that capacity until the term of the marshal, under whom he served, expired in 1909.

He reportedly rode for a short time with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, where he met Velma P. (unknown maiden name), and his second wife. (He was first married to Hattie L. Ridenbaugh in 1893).

Following his stint in Alaska, William returned to Idaho, settling at his home in the Rockville area. He died in Caldwell, Idaho on September 28, 1932.

The Caldwell News-Tribune, 29 September, 193