Chad A. Means, 56, of Newton, died on September 10, 2025, at his home.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4pm – 8pm at Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, in Grinnell.

Chad Anthony Means was born on May 29, 1969, in Grinnell, Iowa to Benny "Ben" Means and Loretta Kriegel. Chad graduated from Grinnell High School in 1987. He worked in the Parts Department at Wes Finch for over 35 years. Chad most recently was the Parts Manager at Gregg Young Ford in Newton. In September of 1987, he married Tammy Tiedemann. The couple later divorced.

He enjoyed hunting and the trips to Missouri with the boys. Chad was an avid gun collector. His pride and joy were his family, especially his grandson, Wrangler.

Chad will be remembered by his children, Thaddeus (Samantha) Means of Kellogg, Halee (Jacob) Stravers of Lynnville, and Savannah Kopel of Grinnell; grandson, Wrangler Good; mother, Loretta Grant of Tennessee; step-mother, Serana Means of Killduff; siblings, Jason (Robin) Means and Ryan (Nell) Means, all from Tennessee; step-sisters, Angie (Gene) Gettys and Denise (Bob) Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Means and step-dad, Jim Mowrey.

Memorials may be directed to the ALS Association.