Dale G. Papenberg, 86, of Hecker, passed away Oct. 2, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. The visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo and from 9-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hecker. The funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Linus Umoren officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.