Nickolas Stefen Papes Jr. of Forest Lake, formerly of Hastings, passed away on May 17, 2010 at the age of 54. Nickolas is survived by children, Christopher Gruber, Mikke and Nickolas Papes III; grandson, Thor; brother, Michael Papes; sister, Diane Harker. He honorably served our Nation in the United States Army. He will be eternally laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area 2, on May 20, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. May he rest in peace.