Chad Steven Grindle

Chad Steven Grindle

June 07, 1977 - May 17, 2023

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DeForest - Chad S. Grindle, age 45, of DeForest, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at UW Hospital and Clinics after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 7, 1977, in Madison, Wis., the son of Steve and Jeanie Grindle.


Chad graduated as Valedictorian from Mount Horeb High School in 1995. He continued his education at UW-Platteville, studying Mechanical Engineering and enjoying his love of playing football.


While in college, he met the love of his life, Chassidy (Moyer) Grindle, and they married on Feb. 10, 2001. They shared many adventures before welcoming their biggest adventure - daughter, Ava, in 2011, who was the second love of his life.


At the time of his passing, Chad worked as Associate Director of Technical Services for Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics. Chad had numerous achievements in his career field and was loved and respected by his colleagues. He was a highly respected leader who was responsible for projects to build the current and future homes of FCDI.


Chad always had a love of technology and gaming which continued into adulthood where he enjoyed gaming with his brother-in-law, Justin, and daughter, Ava. He loved watching football and loved playing it even more. He enjoyed wrestling, camping, and traveling to Disney with his family. The most important passion for Chad was his love for his family and friends.


Chad is survived by his wife, Chassidy; daughter, Ava Grindle; mother, Jeanie Grindle; sister, Shannon Grindle-Hurd; mother-in-law, Rose (Bruce) Erickson; brother-in-law, Justin (Megan) Moyer; sister-in-law, Sharon (Arthur) Gough; nephews, Lukin Schmidt, Noah Hurd and Crosby Hurd, and Sawyer Gough and Easton Gough; nieces, Lydia Moyer, Aubrey Moyer, Izzy Moyer, and Chloe Moyer, and Kenna Gough; and many uncles, aunts, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Grindle; and grandparents, Marian and Arthur Grindle, and Evelyn and Arnold Mac Brown.


A Memorial Service will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
 

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Gunderson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.



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Charles E Dorgan
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Chad was one of the best engineers and employees that I have ever worked with at Dorgan Associates. He created some awesome computer programs and schemes for delivering quality buildings and to maintain the facility with computer assisted programs and field interface with building and manufacture documents. He was wonderful and always pleasant to work with on projects. Bright, happy and lively. He will be missed by many.
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Charles E Dorgan
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Chassidy, I am very sad, that I will not be able to share you service and visitation on June 1. I will be in California for Nicholas's graduation. Chuck
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Claire Shirley
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To the Family: I only worked with Chad for a little more than a year, but he impacted my life in that very short period of time. His kindness and tremendous work ethic became very evident to me immediately. He was always willing to share his knowledge which showed me he was a man of great character. I am proud to have been one of his buyers at FCDI. My prayers for you will continue in the coming days. You have my deepest sympathies. (Claire Shirley, Greenwood, SC)
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judy ebersole
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I knew Chad only for five years when I came into the family. He was always welcoming and kind. You could tell the love he had for his wife and daughter, family and friends. He was kind and that smile was his best feather. A life lost too soon. I believe God needed another angel and he is now with his father again. RIP, Chad. We will miss you always. Judy
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Sandy Kevin and Chass's late Father Jeff.
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My dearest Chad, thank you for being the best husband and father a stepmother could ask for! I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to spend more time with you and the family, Sometimes we forget very easily how short time is. I will definitely be more involved with Chass and Ava. Kevin and I love you very much! Jeff too!
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Ian McIntosh
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I had the pleasure of knowing Chad for over 20 years. We either worked together at the same firm(s) or taught together at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chad had a keen eye for details and was an extremely knowledgeable engineer on many fronts. He also liked to continually learn and helped others to do the same. I also knew him to be a very dedicated family man and clearly loved and cared for his dear wife, Chassidy, and daughter, Ava. Chad would wisely multi-task by investing time in them as they accompanied him to Florida to visit Disney World when he was also scheduled to teach UW-Madison courses in the same area. My hope and prayer is that this is not "Goodbye, Chad," but "see you later in Heaven one day." I am forever grateful for the time and privilege Chad gave me to discuss matters of eternity. May God provide divine comfort to warm the hearts of all of Chad's loved ones here on earth who are missing him at this time. Amen.

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