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RYAN, Tamara Lynn Ruppel. (Peoria, Il, Aug. 9, 1968,--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 2025) Tami with her family moved to Dubuque in 1980. She graduated from [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL] and then Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She married Steven P. Ryan on June 16, 1990. She is survived by her loving husband, Steve; her daughter, Taylor Paige (Derek) Barnhouse and grandson, Caden Phillip, of Urbandale, Iowa. Tami was looking forward to celebrating the arrival of her granddaughter, expected in December. | [[Image:RYAN8.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Dubuque Today]]RYAN, Tamara Lynn Ruppel. (Peoria, Il, Aug. 9, 1968,--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 2025) Tami with her family moved to Dubuque in 1980. She graduated from [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]] and then Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She married Steven P. Ryan on June 16, 1990. She is survived by her loving husband, Steve; her daughter, Taylor Paige (Derek) Barnhouse and grandson, Caden Phillip, of Urbandale, Iowa. Tami was looking forward to celebrating the arrival of her granddaughter, expected in December. | ||
Tami is also survived by her parents, [[RUPPEL, | Tami is also survived by her parents, [[RUPPEL, Phillip A.|Phillip A. RUPPEL]] and his wife, Judy and brother, Jeff (Lisa) Ruppel. Tami was preceded in death by her infant daughter Margaret Lynn; her mother-in-law, Verna Ryan; and her father-in-law, Thomas Ryan, and her grandparents. | ||
Tami spent her life in service to others. For twelve years, Tami served on the Dubuque Community School Board, serving as vice-president and president. She enjoyed being a member of PEO Chapter IK for 36 years, holding many offices in the organization. She was also a former board member of the Finley Health Foundation and Two by Two Education Development. | Tami spent her life in service to others. For twelve years, Tami served on the Dubuque Community School Board, serving as vice-president and president. She enjoyed being a member of PEO Chapter IK for 36 years, holding many offices in the organization. She was also a former board member of the Finley Health Foundation and Two by Two Education Development. | ||
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Tami's faith was important in her life. As a member of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for more than 40 years, she shared her gifts through teaching Sunday School, serving the CAFé mission's work, and holding leadership roles in the church. | Tami's faith was important in her life. As a member of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for more than 40 years, she shared her gifts through teaching Sunday School, serving the CAFé mission's work, and holding leadership roles in the church. | ||
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1. Obituary. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/tamara-ruppel-ryan-obituary?id=59987353tegory | |||
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RYAN, Tamara Lynn Ruppel. (Peoria, Il, Aug. 9, 1968,--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 2025) Tami with her family moved to Dubuque in 1980. She graduated from STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL and then Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She married Steven P. Ryan on June 16, 1990. She is survived by her loving husband, Steve; her daughter, Taylor Paige (Derek) Barnhouse and grandson, Caden Phillip, of Urbandale, Iowa. Tami was looking forward to celebrating the arrival of her granddaughter, expected in December.
Tami is also survived by her parents, Phillip A. RUPPEL and his wife, Judy and brother, Jeff (Lisa) Ruppel. Tami was preceded in death by her infant daughter Margaret Lynn; her mother-in-law, Verna Ryan; and her father-in-law, Thomas Ryan, and her grandparents.
Tami spent her life in service to others. For twelve years, Tami served on the Dubuque Community School Board, serving as vice-president and president. She enjoyed being a member of PEO Chapter IK for 36 years, holding many offices in the organization. She was also a former board member of the Finley Health Foundation and Two by Two Education Development.
Continuing her love for education, Tami served as an Adjunct Professor at the UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE. She also taught in the Des Moines Community Schools.
Tami's faith was important in her life. As a member of FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST for more than 40 years, she shared her gifts through teaching Sunday School, serving the CAFé mission's work, and holding leadership roles in the church.
Source:
1. Obituary. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/tamara-ruppel-ryan-obituary?id=59987353tegory