Memorial
Drake Michael Sperfslage, 29, of Cedar Rapids, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. For those who wish to celebrate his life, his family will be holding a visitation and services. The visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 Friday, January 9th at the at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Services will be on Saturday, January 10th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, with a short visitation preceding the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment is private.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jeff and Karen Sperfslage of Marion; sister, Hannah (Jay) Arnold of Eden Prairie, MN; grandmothers, Kathy Hoffman of Cedar Rapids, Sharron Sperfslage of Marion; aunts, Tami (Steve) Flockhart of Cedar Rapids, Lisa (Allan) Meader of Palo, Sheila (Ed) Kirby of Anamosa; uncles, Dave Sperfslage of Cedar Rapids and Bill (Caren) Sperfslage of Prairieburg.
Several cousins, Courtney (Derek) Siddell of Marion, Tyler (Kelsey) Jacobs of Cedar Rapids, Matthew Meader of Palo, Kilee Flockhart of Cedar Rapids, Alesha Sperfslage of Cedar Rapids, Megan Sperfslage of Anamosa, Michael Sperfslage of Cedar Rapids, Holly (Mathew) Farmer of Rainsville, AL, Emily Kirby of Olin, and Austin Kirby of Wichita, TX, as well as many close friends.
Waiting to welcome him into Heaven are his grandfathers, James 'Jim' Hoffman and Norbert 'Norb' Sperfslage; sister, Ashley Nicole Sperfslage; cousin, Mackenzie Christine Jacobs; family dog, Mandi; and family cats, Mo, Tiger, and Butters.
Drake was born on February 10th, 1996. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 2014 and attended Kirkwood Community College. From his middle school days and his first job at Hardee’s to his recent time at Corda Credit Union, Drake built many lasting friendships during every chapter of his short life.
Drake loved his family and pets deeply. He especially looked forward to the annual Fourth of July and Christmas Eve celebrations with extended family.
He was surrounded by a close-knit group of friends that meant the world to him- they knew they could always count on him during life’s highs and lows, just as he did with them. His happiest moments were spent with those he loved, whether he was watching a movie, gaming, or embarking on a new D&D campaign. He loved animals and had a soft spot for those in his life, such as Xippher and Sadie. Reading a good book was also something he enjoyed.
As a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan, Drake looked forward to the football season- whether he was watching a game or competing in his Fantasy Football league, where he is the reigning champion from last season. One of his favorite memories was traveling to Kansas City to attend his first NFL game with close friends.
Drake had a love for music and listened to a variety of genres and artists. In fact, music was such an important part of his life that his first tattoo was inspired by the album cover ‘Deep Blue’ by Parkway Drive. One of his favorite types of music was metalcore, which was often referred to by his mother as ‘the angry music’. Drake shared fond memories of the Wage War concert he attended in Springfield, MO, with one of his close friends.
During the last couple of years, Drake had been rooming with his longtime friend from middle school and his cat Xippher. He would frequently speak of movies they watched or debates they had, often times they would call his sister Hannah to determine who was ‘right’.
For those closest to Drake, his sudden passing has left a gaping hole in our hearts. He had a kind heart and a quick wit that ignited laughter whenever he was around. His smiling eyes and contagious laugh will be memories cherished forever.