"To Chad\'s Family, relatives and friends my deepest sympathies for your loss. I first heard of Chad\'s passing from Larry Merk and I was literally speechless and stunned beyond belief.....its still hard for me to wrap my head around it. I have alot of fun and memorable memories of and about Chad, and nothing he did or I heard of surprised me when it came to Chad. I will always remember the first ride he gave me after he got his Mustang. Him and I headed out of Algona south on 169 and we flew past the hospital at 100 mph. After that I have no idea how fast we were going when we went past the Irvington gravel pits corner as he ran out of speedometer......lol....that was first of the two times I rode with him in that mustang. One thing I can say about Chad was that with me anyway, no matter where we ran into each other or who was around, he always had time to stop and talk and catch up no matter how long it took or where we were when we bumped into each other. You all are in my prayers."
In loving memory of
Chad E. Presthus
January 9, 1972 - January 3, 2022
A Funeral Service for Chad Presthus, 49, of Algona, was held Saturday, January 8th, at 1:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with burial at Riverview Cemetery. The funeral was live streamed on Trinity Lutheran's YouTube page https://youtu.be/DW4VI24GwYU.
Chad Edward Presthus was born January 9, 1972, in Algona, son of Randy Presthus and Karla (Peter) Kern. He grew up in Algona and attended Algona High School. Chad was married to Laura Lenz on September 19, 1998, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
Chad was a longtime employee of Snap On Tools along with owning and operating the Candlelight Lounge with Laura. Chad loved being with his family and had a contagious sense of humor. He enjoyed entertaining and barbequing, taking trips on his Harley, and he was a competitive game player especially at darts. He also enjoyed listening to his favorite music and he was an avid San Francisco 49ers fan.
Chad E. Presthus died Monday, January 3, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City at the age of 49.
He is survived by his wife Laura of Algona; three children, Matthew (Kayla) Presthus of Bradenton, FL, Katelyn Presthus and Seth Presthus of Algona; two grandsons, Damon and Levi Presthus; his mother, Karla (Dean) Kern of Algona; and his father, Randy (Sandy) Presthus of Englewood, FL. He is also survived by his step-mother-in-law, Sue Lenz of Algona; three sisters-in-law, Jennifer (Nick Bormann) Lenz, Erin Lenz, and Molly Lenz all of Algona; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jean Lenz; his father-in-law, Paul Lenz; and his grandparents.
Tributes
"So very sorry for your loss. Keep the memories alive. Cherish the time you had. God bless!!"
"So very sorry to learn of this. Deepest sympathies and condolences. "
"My deepest sympathies to Chad?s family. Lots of memories with Chad that I will never forget. Such a loss. I am keeping his family in my prayers. "
"Chad had heart of gold. Do anything for anyone sure will miss his smile and laughter brought in the candle light. He sure will be missed .prayers to Family and friends"
"Laura & Families.. Thinking of you in this time of Loss & Sorrow. My Deepest Sympathy.. I will always cherish the memories of Chad...May he Rest in Peace Sandy Fraker Clow"
"Laura so sorry to hear about Chad lots of good memories with the both of you."
"laura and family, so so sorry to hear about chad, had so much fun joking with him at work etc. and sharing good food back and forth. our thoughts are with you guys. tim y."
"DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU LAURA, MATT and ALL OF YOUR FAMILY WITH THE LOSS OF CHAD!!
CHAD was a great neighbor and friend!
KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS and PRAYERS!!???
RANDY SEWICK
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"Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss of Chad. I have a lot of great memories of him from our grandparents being neighbors for most of my life to the many many great times at the Candlelight. We will all miss this guy!"
"RIP Chad. My heart goes out to Laura and the family. Never forget you"
"Laura and family,
You have our deepest sympathies,
Mike and Kathie Foley"
"Sending prayers and hugs to All of Chads family. Will always remember the fun times we had with you . RIP Henry and Linda"