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Gilbert Martin Papa

Birth	:	7 Nov 1929 Octavia, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Jun 2018 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Edholm Valley Cemetery, Edholm, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3965000, -97.0406000
Description	:	Gilbert Papa, 88, of David City, died peacefully Saturday, June 30th, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Villa in David City. Gilbert Martin Papa, one of seven children, was born on November 7, 1929, to John and Eloine (Hahn) Papa on the family farm west of Octavia, Nebraska. He attended grade school and high school in Octavia, Nebraska and graduated in 1947 from Schuyler High School. Gilbert served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army from 1951-1953, where he fought on the front line in the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge. On March 1st, 1959, he married... Read More	Gilbert Papa, 88, of David City, died peacefully Saturday, June 30th, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Villa in David City. Gilbert Martin Papa, one of seven children, was born on November 7, 1929, to John and Eloine (Hahn) Papa on the family farm west of Octavia, Nebraska. He attended grade school and high school in Octavia, Nebraska and graduated in 1947 from Schuyler High School. Gilbert served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army from 1951-1953, where he fought on the front line in the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge. On March 1st, 1959, he married Verna (Jeanie) Heins at Zion Lutheran Church near Garrison. Two sons, Terry and Ron, were born to this union. Gilbert farmed and raised cattle with his brother John, and later his sons, on the family farm west of Octavia. He made hundreds of trips to the Omaha Stockyards and was a cattleman at heart. He attended many local cattle sales and was a regular at the Columbus Sales Pavilion with a permanent bidding number of 40. He passed that love on down to his children and grandchildren through 4-H and years of showing cattle at the Butler County Fair. He and his wife also enjoyed many trips to South Texas during the winter months. Gilbert was a member of the VFW-5814 American Legion, served on the board of the Bone Creek Township, and was a member of the Butler County Feeders Association. He was also a 59 year member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in David City. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Verna “Jeanie” of David City, two sons, Terry (Karen) of Linwood, and Ron (Shelley) of David City, one brother John (Mavis) Papa of David City, one sister Ruthie (Bud) Gallant of Colorado, a sister-in-law Libby Papa of Georgia, five grandchildren; Molly (Michael) Parsons, Tyler Papa, Josh Papa, Kelsey Papa (fiancé Martin Phillips), and Dustin Papa, two great grandsons, Beau and Tyke Parsons, and many nieces and nephews. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Phyllis Stout, Margaret Papa and Dorothy Papa, one brother Kenneth Papa, and a brother-in-law Elmer Stout. Funeral Service Friday, July 6, 2018 10:00 A.M. Redeemer Lutheran Church, David City, Nebraska Reverend David Palomaki, Officiating Visitation Thursday 4-7 P.M.-Kracl Funeral Chapel, David City Visitation continues Friday Morning 9-10:00 A.M. at the church Committal in the Edholm Cemetery with Military Honors

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Gilbert Martin Papa's memorial is located at: Edholm Valley Cemetery, Edholm, Butler County, USA.
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Gilbert Martin Papa death on 30 Jun 2018 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.3965000
Longitude: -97.0406000

Family Members:

Parent

John J Papa

(1896 - 1971)

Eloine Hahn Papa

(1900 - 1967)

Siblings

Phyllis Papa Stout

(1922 - 1958)

Margaret A Papa

(1925 - 1990)

John Morris “Bud” Papa

(1926 - 2020)

Dorothy Papa

(1936 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Edholm Valley Cemetery
Edholm, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3965000, -97.0406000

2. Schuyler Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4431000, -97.0738983

3. Dawson Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4146996, -96.9546967

4. Nimburg Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3694000, -96.9467010

5. Holy Cross Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.0678024

6. Saint Marys Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.9272003

7. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -96.9488983

8. Linwood Hill Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3936005, -96.9253006

9. Bohemian National Cemetery
Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3367004, -96.9460983

10. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery
Appleton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -97.0396000

11. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

12. Saint Benedict Mission Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5109400, -97.0500900

13. Grandview Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5182991, -97.0017014

14. Bohemian Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -96.9431000

15. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -96.9869003

16. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

17. Fricke Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2564011, -96.9664001

18. Zollman Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5431000, -97.1177000

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

20. Vavak Family Plot
Prague, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3062200, -96.8570600

21. Czech National Cemetery
Morse Bluff, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4275017, -96.8238983

22. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

23. Purple Cane Cemetery
North Bend, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5244598, -96.8915787

24. Prague Presbyterian Cemetery
Prague, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970000, -96.8515000