und up, to include framing, electrical wiring, and plumbing. In his later years, he made sure that the neighborhood widows' homes were taken care of. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his children Robert (Pamela) Toepfer of Walsenburg, Co and Joanne Dunlap of Des Moines; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Toepfer of Grand Terrace, CA, eight grandsons, Bill Toepfer, Dylan Toepfer, Brandon Toepfer, Bryan Toepfer, Jody Toepfer, Anthony Barkey, John Dunlap and Timothy Dunlap; six great-grandsons, Trey Toepfer, Jacob Toepfer, Dylan Toepfer, Liam Toepfer, Michael Toepfer, Jody Toepfer and one great-granddaughter, Kayla Toepfer. John is also survived by his close friends Brian and Gail Longhenry. John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mabel Toepfer, one brother, Kenneth Toepfer, one son, Richard Toepfer and one daughter, Mary Barkey. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Madrid. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ SUNDBERG-KIRKPATRICK CHAPEL. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of John Toepfer, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/John-Jack-Toepfer/Madrid-Iowa/1814698