Jenna Christoffel Papke Obituary
The passing of Jenna Christoffel Papke (Minneapolis, Minnesota) occurred on September 12, 2026. Jenna, born on September 5, 1985, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Jenna touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Jenna’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She is survived by: her son Bennett Papke; her parents, Jon Papke and Jeri Papke; and her siblings, Michael Papke and Katie Papke. She is also survived by loving extended family, and a vast sea of amazing friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (420 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, MN 55405).
If you would like to offer a gift, in lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to one of the two great loves in Jenna's life: The Art's Nest, the non-profit managing organization of the Phoenix Theater in Uptown Minneapolis that she helped create and build to introduce more joy and enrichment into a confusing, complicated, and amazing world; or to her son Bennett's support fund, the life she chose to bring into that confusing, complicated, and amazing world. A link to the Art's Nest online donation page: https://www.phoenixtheatermpls.org.
