Ross Frank Papiani
  • Born on: December 24, 1930
  • Departed on: August 9, 2018
  • Resided in: Ankeny, IA

Ross Frank Papiani

Ross Frank Papiani, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 9th 2018, in Ankeny Iowa, surrounded by his immediate family.

Ross was born in Des Moines Iowa on December 24th, 1930.

He was married to his sweetheart Anna Mae on August 2nd, 1949. They just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary.

Together, Ross and Ann have 3 children John (Carol) Papiani, Mike Papiani and Rose (Dennis) Tiernan.
They have 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

Ross retired from Caldwell Hartung in 1991 as a proud teamster, local #147 truck driver.

Ross always had a sense of humor. He always had a joke up his sleeve and always made you laugh. Ross was a member of the Eagles Lodge for many years, as him and Ann loved to dance and be around their friends.
He loved to travel, boat, go fishing, camp, play a game of cards, gardening, watch Wheel of Fortune, hit up the casino and most of all... taking care of his beautiful outdoor flowers. Ross was the social bug that would always make friends. He had a heart of gold and always put is family first.

He’s a husband, a Dad, a brother, an uncle, a friend and the best Grandpa ever. He will be missed by many and loved by all forever!

We
love you!

He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Rose Papiani. Sister Carm Pirillo, brother Joe Papiani and survived by Sisters Josie Ask and Minnie Timmermann.

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