Tanner Rupe

Tanner Allen Rupe, 39, of Bloomfield, Iowa, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield. He was born on August 22, 1986, to Stuart Rupe and Jeri Lyn Speer. Tanner married Karessa Meyer on August 14, 2010; they had three children, daughter Kinley, 15; son Kruz, 14; and daughter Taisley, 11; they later divorced. He then married Falynn Durflinger on September 26, 2023. Tanner was the proud stepfather of daughter Lakin, 22; daughter Mckynley, 18; son Case 13; daughter Cash, 11; and daughter Cohyn, 8. Tanner loved one wheel, two wheels, three wheels, and four wheels; he wrecked on all wheels. Tanner graduated from Davis County High School in 2005. He then attended the Motorcycle Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Afterward, Tanner went on to receive his degree in Laser Technology from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Tanner went on to work in San Diego, California, and Phoenix, Arizona, before returning to Bloomfield to start TFR Service Solutions LLC in 2023. Tanner was a bright, smart, and charismatic man. He loved all things lasers and was extremely proud of the business he was building. He also loved the outdoors, especially camping and boating with his family. Tanner was the type of man who would have given the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He had an amazing spark for life and he lit up every room. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. Tanner is survived by Jeri Lyn Rupe (Bruce Whitacre), Stuart Rupe (Danna Johnson-Rupe). He is also survived by his wife, children, and stepchildren; brother Chance Rupe; nephew Casen; nieces Kenzlee and Madden of Michigan; step-sister, Megan Griffin (Alex Forsythe); nephew Levi; niece, Francie of Bloomfield; and his father-in-law, Randy Dierickx of Grandview, Iowa. He was loved by his aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry and Sharon Speer, Charlie and Peggy Rupe, and LaVerda Rupe and his mother-in-law, Laurie Dierickx. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Davis County Dollars for Scholars towards the Tanner Allen Rupe Memorial Scholarship.

Tanner Rupe

August 22, 1986 - September 1, 2025