Eugene Paul Papesh, 79, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 in his home following a short illness. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Friday, July 11 at the Hrabak Funeral Home by Pastor John Graber. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:-00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, John and Richard (Lori), both of Belle Plaine; sister, Marian Cornelis of Belle Plaine; brother, Edwin (Judy) Papesh of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Denni (Brian) Randall, Dustin Fabor, Elizabeth, Lilly, and Jeana Papesh. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Landuyt Papesh; daughter, Kathryn Fabor; sisters, Delores Reed and Paulette Papesh; and brother, David Papesh. Memorials may be directed to the family.