William (Bill) Papke, 85, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Meriden, CT, passed away August 16, 2022 with his loving wife, Sandy, daughter Christine Papke, grandson Justin William Nunes (Corrine) and granddaughter Anne Nunes by his side.

Bill also leaves behind 5 great grandchildren, brothers John and Richard Papke and sister Helen Marsh, several nieces and nephews, and so many wonderful friends. He is preceded by his parents Edna and Alfred Papke and sister Dorothy Banky. Golf, carpentry and guitar playing were some of his favorite things.

We will all miss him.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM September 9, 2022 at Cox Gifford Seawinds, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL.

If interested in attending via Zoom, please contact the family directly.

Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit William Papke's memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com