Harvey Walter Pape was born in New Braunfels, Texas on September 24, 1932. He passed Peacefully at home on April 29, 2024.

Harvey had many things he loved including his family, hunting, and ranching. He was a graduate of New Braunfels High School class of 1951. He was an outstanding football player, lettering all four years. Harvey proudly served in the United States Navy. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and received his Master's Degree in 1961 also from Southwest Texas State.

Harvey worked for the Comal Independent School District for 31 years, first as a teacher then vice-principal and finally as the Assistant Superintendent in charge of Transportation, Food Service and Maintenance. He returned to CISD as a consultant twice after retirement.  Harvey was a 32nd Degree Mason and a longtime member of the Elks Lodge and a regular at the Seguin Cattle Company.

Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Leora Ann Pape (Kablemacker); his brother, Weldon Pape & his wife, Marlene Pape; sister-in-law, Doreen Heitkamp & her husband, Harvey Lee Heitkamp.

He is survived by his daughter, Zina Christine Pape – Dunfield & her husband, Richard Dunfield.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024

at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 3, 2024

at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas

followed by Burial at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Sattler, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, 2222 Wellborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219

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