Arleigh Robert Papstein, 85, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Norfolk Veterans Home, Norfolk, Nebraska.

The family will greet friends on Friday, June 23 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Gass Haney Funeral Home followed by a committal service at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 honor guard.

Arleigh was born May 24, 1938, in Pierce, Nebraska, to Fred and Hilda (Patent) Papstein. He attended school in Obert, Nebraska. On December 31, 1956, Arleigh entered the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged on December 8, 1960. On January 7, 1976, Arleigh was united in marriage to Phyllis Anthoney. Arleigh was a locksmith the majority of his life. He enjoyed camping, fishing, cards and games, going on nature rides, and spending time with his grandchildren. Arleigh was a devout Christian who loved his Lord and Savior.

Arleigh is survived by:
Wife - Phyllis Papstein
Son - Arleigh Papstein, Jr.
Daughter - Vicki (Dean) Moore
Daughter - Michelle (Jeff) Pranger
Stepson - Tom Frazier
Stepson - Bill Frazier
Stepson - Ronny Frazier
Stepdaughter - Connie (Lonnie) Menke
15 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren
Brother - Ronnie Papstein

Arleigh was preceded in death by:
Parents - Fred and Hilda Papstein
Brothers - Marvin (Josephine) Papstein and Vernon Papstein
Sisters - Alyce Marie Papstein-(Lyle) Hammer (Gerald) Ellenberger and
Aluda Claussen
Sister-in-law - Barbara Papstein