John Papstein's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Papillion, Nebraska

John Papstein

January 8, 1938 - October 21, 2025 (87 years old)

Papillion, Nebraska

John Papstein's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Papillion, Nebraska

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McKown Funeral Home Inc

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John Papstein

January 8, 1938 - October 21, 2025 (87 years old)

Papillion, Nebraska

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John Papstein Obituary

The world bids farewell to John Papstein of Papillion, Nebraska, departing on October 21, 2025 at the age of 87. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Papstein to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Papstein and Emma Papstein (Hank); his siblings, Gus Papstein, LaVonne Coventry and Lyle Papstein; and his granddaughter Barrett Schmidt.

He is survived by: his wife Helen; his daughter Linda Schmidt; his son-in-law Donald Schmidt, Jr.; his grandchildren, Rylan and Harper Schmidt; his siblings, Virgil Papstein, Stella Denbo (Randy) and Marie Hafferman; and his sisters-in-law, Betty Zechmann and Mary Ann Casey.

In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKown Funeral Home Inc



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Mon

Oct 27

Visitation

McKown Funeral Home
2922 13th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Mon

Oct 27

Vigil service

McKown Funeral Home
2922 13th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Tue

Oct 28

Visitation

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
1120 8th St, Duncan, NE 68634

Tue

Oct 28

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
1120 8th St, Duncan, NE 68634

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