Alan A. Papenthien

Dear Daddy,
It has been 7 months since you've been gone and we miss you terribly. I'm glad we got to spend the last 1/2 of your life having a good time. Gayle and I will always remember the last month, playing in the Casino, spending money and running around Iowa seeing all the beautiful places where you grew up. I see ducks, hawks, and birds everyday that remind me of you......so you are never out of my mind.
Even though it was hard the last few days of your life, Gayle and I were...

TO MY DADDY:
I didn't know anything about you until these last 8 months. I'm so glad I got that time with you. How great it was to get to know the real you and how I realized what I had missed not listening years ago. You were a smart and amazing man. I know you will be welcomed with open arms in heaven. And you are my hero and always will be. I'm very proud and lucky to have had you as my father. Thank you, I will always love you so much. I sure miss you buddy. Love from your...

Al,
I cannot find the words to say what you meant to me the last few years we spent together...All the laughs, love and good times. I miss you with all my heart & I'll love you forever. Shirl

I got to know Al back in the eighties. He was a real treat to be around, whether it was fishing or just sitting and talking. He was a heck of an artist, I have a drawing he did for me in 1980 that I have hanging over my desk . Whenever I look at it , I think of Al. Thanks, Leroy. Dub Brown

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Pappy: The world lost a truly remarkable loving man when you were called to be with our Lord and Savior in heaven with your Jeanette. We go back to June 1960 in Adana,Turkey. Those are times you and I will never forget. You taught me to bowl,eat turkish food and to live. My heart goes out to those four children whom now have seen the loss of both parents Take condolence and know that you'll see them again in Heaven. You kids were very young last time we met. a special thanks to Shirley who...

Uncle Al,
You were like a Father to me!
Everyone loved you and that big grin will be missed very much!
To all the Papenthien family - I cheerish all the memories of our family and especially the memories of being with Al & family during his last days. I love you guys!

Daddy,We're all here missing you and our love for you is forever.Hug Momma for me! Save me a place by you. YOUR daughter,no matter what,
Suzi

Our condolences to the family at this time. I didn't work closely with Al, but he was certainly part of one of the greatest teams of illustrators one could hope to work with.