Ralph Walter Papke Obituary

In loving memory of Ralph Walter Papke in Rochelle, Illinois, who departed this world on February 27, 2026 at the age of 97. Ralph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Albert and R. Elenora Papke (Carlson); his wife Edna Isley; his siblings, Marjorie Stangebye, Frank Papke and Doris Blaney; and his close friends, Della Johns and Rose Larson.

He is survived by: his children, Christine Myroth (David Kuhn) of DeKalb, Illinois, Nancy Heine of Hampshire, Illinois, Steven Papke (Patricia) of Jasper, Georgia, Ross Papke (Beth) of Lake Zurich, Illinois and Mark Papke (Mary Beth Papke) of Rochelle, Illinois.; and his grandchildren, James Heine, Jacqueline Hampton (Joe), Melissa Jordan (Andrew), Christina Heine, Andrew Papke (Meghan), Chadwick Papke (Carolyn), Emily Papke, Bryce Papke, Dylan Papke, Gwendolyn Papke, Troy Papke, Benjamin Papke and Amanda Papke. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the family.