Gregg Allan PAPKE

1963 - 2023

Age 60, of Duluth, MN Passed away accidentally on August 6, 2023 in Blaine MN. He is survived by his loving parents, Richard and Mary Ann Papke; brother Scott (Kate); nephews Stephen (Amy), Kevin and great nieces Sydney and Jade; aunts Phyllis Fortier and Carol Kuettner; and many special cousins. He is preceded in death by grandparents George and Margaret Kuettner and Christine and Edward Papke and several favorite uncles and aunties. His was so loved by his family. Gregg was born on April 2, 1963, and graduated from Irondale High School. He attended the U of MN and St. Cloud State. Gregg spent his later life living in Duluth in the Traumatic Brain Injury program and worked at TJMaxx. His strong faith and love of family always came first for him. He enjoyed all kinds of music, golf outings, weight lifting, the gym, and watching old funny movies that made him laugh. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. We thank all the support givers who helped Gregg survive 40 years of mental struggles. He was always so kind, considerate and thoughtful to everyone. The service and interment for family and friends will be held in the small chapel (Gregg's favorite) at Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville on Saturday, August 26 at 11:00 am. Memorials preferred to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Music Department or National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. NAMI Rest in Peace our dear Gregg!