Brandon Toepfer, 28, passed away March 12, 2022. He was born Sept. 9, 1993, to Jeannette in Tacoma, Washington, and was adopted by Gary Toepfer.
Brandon graduated from high school in 2011 then went to work in construction. He was working as an installer for Renewal by Anderson.
Those who knew Brandon knew him for his infectious smile that filled every room he walked into. He always knew how to make everyone laugh with his jokes, even if they weren’t “funny.” His loyalty was unmatched. He was a dedicated son, brother, and uncle.
Brandon loved kayaking, motor cross, playing video games, being the master of crypto currency and spending time with family and friends. He loved singing 2000s classics on full blast with his sister. He also knew all the latest movies and tv shows to watch.. When he wasn’t working he loved spoiling his mother and sister to random lunch dates around the Des Moines area.
He will be missed by his mom, Jeannette, and bonus dad, Doug Fricke; sisters and brothers, Casaliena Toepfer, Haley Toepfer, Sebrina (Benjiman) Searl, Brandon Fricke, Claire Fricke and Nate Fricke; grandparents, Dorothy (Jim) Carver, Clayton (Marion) Waldron, David Fridley, Janet (Lon) Mosman and Esther Toepfer; nieces and nephews, Joseph Vargas, Aubree Searl and Bennett Searl; aunts and uncles, Kim (Robert) Mcnees, Christine (Jarod) Gruber, Brianna Waldron, Alegra (Nate) Pride, Craig (Beth) Fricke and Darla (Steve) Benson.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Toepfer; and his grandpa, Kenny Toepfer.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home at 8201 Hickman Road in Urbandale.
The family will be directing any memorial contributions to a nonprofit addiction facility to help others.
