Charles John "Chuck" Paplham

Charles John "Chuck" Paplham obituary

Charles John "Chuck" Paplham

Charles Paplham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schinderle Funeral Home - Algoma on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Charles "Chuck" Paplham, 66, Algoma, passed away November 24, 2025, at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born September 7, 1959, in Algoma to Alvin and Jeanita (Dachelet) Paplham.

Chuck married Kathy Theys January 27, 1979

Chuck enjoyed fishing and hunting, telling stories and jokes, playing cards and going up north to cook for the guys.

Anyone who knew Chuck knew he was a huge Chicago Bears and Atlanta Braves fan.
He enjoyed playing fantasy baseball and football with his son-in-law Jason.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, two daughters Nicki (Jason) Haegele and their children Leyton and Arianna and Jen Lukes and her children Noah (special friend Mady) and Amya; siblings Bill Paplham, Barb Klingbile, Larry (Bonnie) Paplham, and Jon (Barb) Paplham; Sister-in-law Louise Paplham-Pionke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Randy (Karen) Theys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Paplham, sister-in-law Carol Paplham, brother-in-law Bill Klingbile and his in-laws Clem and Mary Ann Theys.

There will be a memorial gathering and a Celebration of Life for Chuck on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Schinderle Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM.

The family wants to thank the staff at Bellin Interventional Radiology and Unity Hospice for all their care and compassion to Chuck and his family.

Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Chuck's tribute page at www.SchinderleFuneralHome.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles "Chuck" John Paplham, please visit our floral store.

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Schinderle Funeral Home - Algoma

1600 Schinderle Ln, Algoma, WI 54201

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