Shirley Papenhausen's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2023 in Coleridge, Nebraska

Shirley Papenhausen

May 12, 1935 - May 11, 2023 (87 years old)

Coleridge, Nebraska

Shirley Papenhausen's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2023 in Coleridge, Nebraska

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Wintz & Ray Funeral Home

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Shirley Papenhausen

May 12, 1935 - May 11, 2023 (87 years old)

Coleridge, Nebraska

Shirley Papenhausen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Papenhausen of Coleridge, Nebraska, who passed away on May 11, 2023 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gladys Pearl Frerichs (Nunemaker) and Walter Frerichs; her siblings, Barbara Peck and Gary Frerichs; and her siblings-in-law, Mardel Papenhausen, Diane Frerichs, Dean Wilkerson and Curtis Papenhausen.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, Heidi Kooiker, Travis Hitz, Lucas Hitz, Stacey Jans, Megan Stearns, Erica Knips, Matthew Knips, Kendra Meuret, Rachel Hanson, Lindsay Schmuecker, Marcus Papenhausen, Alanna Harryman, Kayla Harris and Alexander Harris; her husband Earl Leon Papenhausen of Coleridge; her children, Cathy Hitz (Myron) of Plainview, Brenda Knips (David) of Sioux Falls, SD, Randy Papenhausen (Lisa) of Coleridge and Lisa Meyer (Todd) of Bennington; her brother Roger Frerichs of Bassfield, MS; and her sisters-in-law, Janice Wilkerson of Coleridge and Vivian Papenhausen of Coleridge. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Park View Haven Nursing Home, Coleridge Christians Caring (food pantry) or Orphan Grain Train.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wintz & Ray Funeral Home



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304 S Main St, Coleridge, NE 68727

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May 18

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