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Arlys Poppke
1929 - 2025
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1929
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2025
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Arlys Poppke Obituary
November 27, 1929 - November 2, 2025
Arlys Poppke, 96, Bismarck, was born November 27, 1929 to Oscar and Violet (Mutschler) in Bismarck, ND. She died peacefully at Miller Point in Mandan right before her 97th birthday.
Arlys graduated from Wing High School playing on the basketball team with her classmate and lifelong friend of 91 years Marlys Lein. Arlys was employed as a teller in Wing and later in Bismarck with the State Bank of Burleigh County for 21 years, where she made many friends because of her warm and friendly personality!
She met the love of her life Walter (Buster) Poppke and they were married in 1949. They lived in Wing, ND and moved to Bismarck in 1963. After Arlys and Buster retired, they joined their winter friends for thirteen years in Phoenix, AZ.
Arlys' cherished her grandchildren and made sure that every birthday and holiday was memorable for them by creating birthday cakes of interest for them. Arlys loved her sleepover parties with her grandchildren. Levi defined her as "Proud", Crystal as "Joyful", Tony as "Peaceful" and Dustin as "Gracious".
Arlys was devoted to her faith and was avid about reading the Bible and her bible study groups. A non-competitive pinochle and card game player. She would always have time for music and dancing while always be on time to enjoy.
She is survived by her two children- Judy Masset and Bruce (Adella) Poppke; four grandchildren, Peter, Jr. (Tony) Masset (Gretchen), Dustin Masset (Ashley) , Levi Poppke, Crystal Thompson (Paul) and 5 Great- Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers-Loren (Ardell), Kenneth, and Milo and sister Janice and son-in-law-Peter Masset.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Eastgate Funeral Services, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In Lieu of flowers Arlys would ask you to make a donation to Faith Lutheran Church, The Elks or Heaven's Helpers Soup Kitchen.
Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service
2302 E Divide Avenue ~ Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-7322
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Shae Rademacher
November 6, 2025
Sending your family love and prayers as you navigate this difficult loss. Arlys was truly a gem of kindness and love. She will be forever missed. I have often thought of her and smiled.
Jim Goetz
November 6, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jim Goetz
November 6, 2025
Arlys was such a wonderful person, she will be missed by many.
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