Elmer Papenhause Obituary
We bid farewell to Elmer Papenhause of Tremont, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 24, 2024 at the age of 90. Elmer touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Frederick C. Papenhause and Mabel D. Hoff Papenhause; and his brothers, Eugene, Alvin and Glen.
He is survived by: his children, Jim Papenhause (Michael) of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, Karen Koger (Jeff) of Riverton, Janet Haller (Timm) of Troy and Diana Veihl of Quincy; his grandchildren, Matthew Koger (Carrie), Justin Koger, Alyssa Koger, Laura Sullivan, Rebekah Boyd (Colby), Lucas Haller (Katie), Caitlyn Varner (Cody), Emily Mellon (Cruz), Christopher Veihl and Caroline Sestito (Christian); his sisters, Ina Eckhoff of Tremont and Carol Ewing of Mackinaw; and his sister-in-law Vivian Diveley of Pekin. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Tremont United Methodist Church or Tremont Rescue.
