Russell Papke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Papke of Bismarck, North Dakota, who passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Papke to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Russell is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Russell's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Papke and Katie Papke (Schlenker); his brother Steve Papke; and his nephew Mike Schell. He is survived by: his siblings, Sandy "Papke" Schell and Jerry Papke; his nephew Tim Siirtola; and his close friend Jonnie Suess.
