Paul Russell Koepke, 26, of Hartington, NE passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Hartington.
No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE.
Paul was born in Corona, California on June 4, 1990, the son of Paul and Rena (Chase) Koepke. He graduated from Newcastle High School in Newcastle, NE. He worked as a welder, traveling around on the pipeline.
Paul loved to hunt and fish. He had an infectious smile and laugh that could make anyone smile. He was always willing to help anyone out. He was a beautiful soul, and will be greatly missed by his mom, brother and sister.
Survivors include his mother, Rena Koepke of Hartington, NE; a brother, Richard Koepke of Hartington, NE; sister, Kyla Koepke of Vermillion, SD; daughter, Kinzlea; grandfather, Richard Chase; great-grandmother, Marilyn Chase, aunt, Ranessa Chase, uncle, Rick (Michele) Chase; and cousins, Rusty and Michael Chase, all of Ponca, NE.
Paul was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rita Chase; great-grandfather, William Chase; and an uncle, Rusty Chase.
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