Chad Gregory Vandenberg, 45, of Dike, Iowa, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, while in the comfort of his home.
He was born July 4, 1979, in Seward, the son of Greg Vandenberg and Dianne (Hain) Bush. He graduated from Centennial Public High School in Utica. He then attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Chad attended Iowa State University, earning a Master’s degree in engineering. He was a hardworking man who dedicated 20 years as an engineer at John Deere in Waterloo, and most recently was employed at TDS Automation, Inc., in Waverly.
On June 8, 2002, Chad was united in marriage to Sara Jedlicka in Norfolk. From this union, they were blessed with four children: Tyler, Allison, Mikaela and Megan. Chad was a loving father and in his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, boating, playing cards, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include: his wife, Sara; son, Tyler; daughters, Allison, Mikaela, and Megan; his parents, Greg and Kathy Vandenberg of Seward, and Dianne and Rusty Bush of Utica; brother, Carl Vandenberg; and nieces, Keira and Gabi.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Georgia Hain and Fred and Joan Vandenberg; uncle, Al Hain; aunt, Becky Vandenberg; and cousins, Katie Hain, Rhonda Johnson and Ann Eilers.
Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 26 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Utica with interment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery at Dwight. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Vandenberg family for future designations. Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
