Timmy L. Doppenberg, 60
Tim Lyle Doppenberg, 60, of Brandon, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice home in Sioux Falls, after a battle with cancer.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Brandon Lutheran Church, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery. Another Celebration of Life will follow at the Brandon VFW from 6-8 Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Tim was born in Sioux Falls on March 6, 1963, to Gerrit and Norma (Christensen) Doppenberg. His brothers wouldn’t let his parents take him home from the hospital unless they named him “Timmy” from “Timmy and Lassie.” He attended grade school in Valley Springs and later graduated from Brandon Valley High School. Upon graduation, Tim worked many different jobs, including as an electrician, a plumber, a bowling alley repairman, auto repairman, ran a carwash, laundromat, and operated SkyView Lounge, to name a few. He had his own trenching business. He was the “Tim of All Trades.” At the age of 16, he rebuilt his parent’s camper. He loved to handle all kinds of projects and was a problem-solver. He was gifted in helping people, giving them respect and shared his extensive knowledge with those who were willing to learn his different trades. One thing that he was great at is that he “Timmy-rigged” things and everything was done in his own way.
Tim married Kathy Rang on Nov. 5, 1983. To this union, Sondra, was born. He took Sondra – “his sidekick” – with him everywhere along with his dog, Taz. He loved going to the races at Huset’s, going skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycling. He was quite the daredevil. Tim was a friend to everyone and loved to talk and listen to people. He was a great storyteller and loved a good laugh.
Tim is survived by his wife, Kathy, Brandon; daughter, Sondra, Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Avah, Sophia and Isaiah; mother, Norma Doppenberg, Brandon; two brothers, Steve (Lynn) Doppenberg, Brandon, and Kenny Doppenberg, Pierre; two sisters, Carol (Rollie) Smith, Brandon, and Laurie (Brian) Gustafson, Pierre; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tim is preceded in death by his father, Gerrit Doppenberg; his sister, Barb Quick; his beloved dog, Taz; and many cats.
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