Chad R. Collins

Chad R. Collins, 39, of Waverly, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Chad was an avid outdoorsman and was a self-taught man who enjoyed hunting both deer and turkey. He also enjoyed taking his boys target shooting and boating. Chad was always eager to lend a hand or help those in need. Chad was born Tuesday, April 27, 1976, in Wyandotte County, Kansas; the son of Mark Collins. He was a lifelong Waverly resident, graduating from Waverly High School in1994. While in high school, Chad attended Emporia Technical College, studying welding. Chad was presently the owner/operator of Collins Harvesting in Waverly, working as a custom harvester. He also gave of his time through membership in the United States Custom Harvesters and the Kansas Livestock Association. Chad was united in marriage with Kerri Renee’ Andrews on April 20, 2002. They married in Williamsburg, Kansas. She survives of their home, as well as two sons, Wade and Seth Collins. He is also survived by his father, Mark Collins of Waverly. He was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Collins; sister, Jennifer Collins; and grandparents, Marlin and Bonnie (Brock) Rice and J. Edward and Lena (Peine) Collins. The family will meet with friends from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the Waverly High School Gymnasium, 607 Pearson Avenue, Waverly, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the gymnasium. Cremation will follow with a permanent marker to be placed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Emerald, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions to Collins Children Educational Fund c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Chad’s Tribute Wall at www.dengelmortuary.com It’s been quite a party, ain’t it?