Wayne Howard Papke,73, of Sparta, TN passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Mr. Papke was born on July 25, 1947 to the late Royce and Hilda Papke in Buffalo, NY.

Mr. Papke attended Leroy United Methodist Church.

Mr. Papke was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: Daughter- Gabrielle Higgins (John) of Florence, KY
Sister- Phyllis Jensen (Richard) of Sparta, TN
Grandchildren- Shane, Hunter, Valerie, and Kelsie Higgins
Great-Grandchildren- Aiden and Leo.
Several cousins are also survive.

A Memorial Service will be held on a later date in Leroy, NY.

The family wishes memorials be made to Leroy United Methodist Church, 10 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482, (585) 768-8980.


Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com