Todd Babberl
January 12, 2017
Todd Michael Babberl, 42, passed away peacefully January 12, 2017 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a hard battle with cancer.
He was born April 22, 1974 in Des Moines where he was raised. Todd graduated from Lincoln High School in 1992. He lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa and returned to Des Moines in 2001. Todd worked as a conductor at Union Pacific Railroad.
He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Todd loved cooking, reading and the outdoors. He especially loved game nights, hosting get-togethers with loved ones and watching football while snuggling with his cat Tess.
Todd is survived by his loving wife, Gwendy Babberl; children, Anna and Anthony Babberl; mother, Toni Flannery; father, Gary (Diana) Babberl; siblings, Kelly Babberl, Jenny (Gabe) Cain, Nick Babberl and Allison Babberl; grandparents, AJ Loffredo and Ray and Rosie Holman; niece, Nona Cain; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Denny Flannery; grandparents, Catherine Loffredo and Lyle Dean and Margaret W. Babberl; and his uncle, Nick Loffredo.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 18th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston or the Animal Rescue League, Black Cat Club.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
01/13/2017
We want to express our deepest condolences to all of Todd's family. I first met Todd when he was 6yrs old. He was such a cute, smart loving kid. He grew up to be a good man. I know his family will miss him dearly but God will take care of him and his family until we all meet up with him one day. I bet him and Denny are catching up on a lot of things. I pray for you all and know I am thinking of you always....hugs to Todd's family.