Frederick W. Papke

Frederick W. Papke. Age 63 late of Kankakee, IL. Formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee IL. With is loving family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents Teresa and Edwin Papke, his beloved grandparents, Stephanie and Edwin Papke. Survived by brother Michael (Fran) Papke, sisters Gayle (Joe) Halper, Vivian (Larry) Uthe. Beloved friend of Bill Grimes. Survived by nieces and nephews Jennifer, Stephen, Denise, Justin, Julie, Josh, Lauren, Rachel, great niece Emma, great nephew Andrew. Frederick worked as an LPN at Elizabeth Ludeman Center working and caring for the physically and mentally disabled, he retired after 36 years. He had a lifelong love and devotion as an avid Dog Breeder, producing over 40 champion first place winners. Specializing in Toy Fox Terriers. Fred had a love for gardening, the outdoors, the arts, old classic movies and raising animals. Fred will be best remembered for his crazy nutty sense of humor and joking around