Ever since I was a kid I always looked forward to seeing my Uncle Murph. He was fun to be around and always showed how his love for you. In later years, he was a great deer hunting partner and lively camp contributor. Even when his advancing age prevented him from joining in on the hunt he made sure to drive up to check on us "kids". This happy tradition of a "surprise and brief visit" even occurred this last hunting season. We always looked forward to seeing him. His positive attitude and humor will be missed but his memory will always remain.
I remember working with Murph at Tecumseh and how he always brought smiles to all who he came in contact with. Either with a joke or a kind word he was always pleasant to be around. I will miss him terribly and think of him fondly, he made life more enjoyable!
Uncle Murphy was my father William Papendiecks younger brother. They were two of a five Child family, that got along famously. I could see as a young girl that Papendieck siblings were quite close all throughout their lives.
I can honestly say that I learned the importance of a families love and dedication to one another. from my Dad's family. Uncle Murphy's sense of humor was equally as intense as my pop's. His eyes lit up when he'd see me at our yearly reunion in the park. I felt so loved by him with a simple smile and of course one of his classic Uncle Murphy sassy comments, Always joking around, giving me a good razzing as well as the warmest of embraces..
Just last summer at the Papendieck picnic he was watching me chase my great neice around in the grass adjacent to his place at the picnic table. I turned to meet his bluest eyes smiling wide, he said with the Dickens in his voice"well hello there GRAMMA,. He enjoyed laughing and it sure was infectious!!
My dad sadly left this world 4 years ago now, but being near my Uncle Murphy made me feel like my dad was with us again. Such a precious gift, I treasured seeing him no matter what the circumstances were.
The last time I saw my Uncle Murph was at the ceremony for our UncleHibbys passing. In the midst of a sad occasion, sweet loving Uncle Murphy brought me solace and that magical gift of my daddy's presence.. A weight was lifted from me as I'm sure for many of my siblings.
I thank you so very much Uncle and IIll love you and remember you fondly always. Rest easy now, say hi to my Pop's would ya?💕
We have many fond memories going back to our camping days. Murph was always ready for a good laugh and funny stories. Rest in peace Murph. You've earned it.
So sorry for your loss Pegge and Jeff and family. You are in our prayers. Randy and Pam
