Paula Handke, 70, Atchison, Kansas, died unexpectedly, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Amberwell Hospital Atchison, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph- Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. A parish rosary will be Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home followed by visitation until 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School or the American Diabetes Association.

Paula was born June 19, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Palmer and Olive (Meyers) Bergseth. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Atchison High School.

She and Stephen Handke were united in marriage on April 20, 1974, at St. Louis Church.

Paula was employed as a secretary with USD 409, for many years before taking a roll with Achievement Services. She enjoyed her work with Achievement Services serving for over 20 years until her retirement.

She was a creative person, and loved to make handmade cards for her family and friends at various occasions. She had a special love for her family and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Steve, two sons, Christopher (Laura) Handke, Easton, KS, Darren (Jill) Handke, Hiawatha, KS, and four grandchildren, Cooper, Clayton, Morgan, and Audrey Handke.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lyle Palmer Bergseth and Harvey Ray Bergseth.