Frederick Ray Coppess, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home. Funeral Service: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, with a visitation 4:00-6:00 p.m., Papich-Kuba Funeral Service, East Side, 1228 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Iowa at a later date.

Fred was born on August 3, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Seward and Nancy (West) Coppess.

Fred enjoyed reading, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles.

Fred is survived by his siblings, Karen (Richard) Bragg, Shirley, Jerry, Rosie (Harlin) Andresen, Ronnie, Kevin, Carolyn (Gary) Thomas, and Phillip.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Kenneth and David.