Chad Robert Wilkins
March 21, 1972 — August 09, 2025
Chad Robert Wilkins
Altoona, Iowa
Chad Robert Wilkins, 53, passed away on August 9, 2025 at Home. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 21, 1972 to Robert and Anna (Latcham) Wilkins.
Chad graduated from Grinnell High School and went on to proudly serve his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, he worked for EFCO for ten years and was a dedicated member of the Iron Workers Union. Chad had a deep love for the outdoors and spent many cherished hours hunting and fishing. Above all, the most important part of his life was the time he spent with his beloved grandson.
Chad is survived by his wife, Faith Jennings; daughters, Lauryl Wilkins, Kassie Wilkins and Taylor Waseskuk; son, Jesse Espinoza; grandson, Christopher; sister, Tammy Denmark; nephew, Peyton Denmark along with a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held this Friday, August 15, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Ahrens Park, Shelter #2, Grinnell, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Chad.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Stan Ray Hopwood (Stan Kristen)
08/16/2025
I reunited with Chad at his apartment in Altoona in late 2016 early 2017. We had some projects that led him to my home and Reasoner and then we went on with Our Lives.. the best part about Chad was that he was the same as I remember in high school what a great guy and I can't wait to see him in heaven!