Todd Rhoads

Todd (Bumpy) Rhoads, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away October 1, 2026. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Iles Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m., Saturday (one hour prior to the service) at the chapel.

Todd was an organ donor, and his gift helped many people.

Todd was born June 11, 1960, to Rodney and Sally Rhoads. He graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 1978, where he played hockey, wrestled, and played baseball. He continued his education and his love of baseball at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.

Todd proudly served in the Air Force National Guard from 1984 until his honorable discharge. He worked with his father at the family clothing store before moving into auto sales at Bob Brown Chevrolet and Karl Chevrolet. He later joined Regency Builders, where he built homes until retiring in 2022.

Todd was a hard worker who would help anyone he met. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, a good joke, and a cold beer.

He followed his two daughters to every dance competition and recital with a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye. He loved baseball, golf, boating, football and his friends. He was a proud and dedicated man who above all loved his family very much.

Todd is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Michele Rhoads; daughter, Roni Jo, her husband Jordan and grandson, Carter McCann; youngest daughter, Delaney Rhoads; their mother, Vicki Van Cleve; brother, Timothy Rhoads and his wife, Julie; nephew, Patrick; sister, Tina Rogers and her husband Carl; nephew, Noah; niece, Ann and her husband Andrew; niece, Molly Rogers; aunt, Janie Riddle; mother-in-law, Margaret Tibbetts; sister-in-law, Teresa Tibbetts; niece, Kinsey and her husband, Donny Green; niece, Sarah and her husband, PJ Harris; brother-in-law and good friend, William “Bill” Tibbetts; sister-in-law, Lori Tibbetts; niece, Melissa; niece, Allie and her husband, Joseph and nephew, Zachary Tibbetts.

Todd was preceded in death by his infant son, Dustin; his parents, Rodney and Sally Rhoads; father-in-law, Richard Tibbetts; brother-in-law, Richard “Rick” Tibbetts and uncle, William Riddle.

He lived well, loved his people, and left them better for knowing him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel.