Chad Nauman
August 30, 2010
Chad Allen Nauman, 35, died unexpectedly Monday, August 30, 2010. He was born August 28, 1975 in Des Moines to Arvana and Russell Nauman.
He graduated from Dallas Center Grimes High School in 1993. After high school, he traveled and played music with several bands throughout the country. Chad played guitar, but loved playing the drums the most. He was very artistic, loved to travel, and made friends with everyone.
Chad was most recently a self-employed carpenter, where he was most commonly known as the “Rock-n-Roll Carpenter.”
Chad is survived by his mother, Arvana and step-father, Frank “Chuck” Butler; father, Russell Nauman; sister, Lisa Nauman and her son, Kaden Nauman; grandmother, Sylvia Nauman; half-sister, Beverly (Rick) Carlo; step-sister, Sara (Jamie) Jeter; step-brother, Erik (Jessica) Butler; several aunts and uncles; special cousin, Matt (Chris) Brown; girlfriend, Billie Jo VanderPool and her children; as well as many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 3, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Chad.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Diane and Charlie Eby
08/31/2010
Charlie and I were heartbroken to hear of Chad's passing. His long friendship with Charlotte was of great value to her and to us as well. His soft-hearted kindness was really special and his upbeat and offbeat view of the world was infectious. Just thinking of him and his dimpled smile always made us feel good. Our hearts are with you all.
Dave and Jessi Doorenbos
08/31/2010
Hi Lisa and family. We knew Chad and loved him dearly. He was such a joy to know and we can't possibly begin to describe the heartache we feel for your loss and for ours. Chad was an amazing friend. You're in our hearts!
Love,
Dave and Jessi
Melissa Murray
08/31/2010
I went to school with Chad and just heard about his passing. I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to the family in this very sad and tragic time.
All to often someone is taken from us that just doesn't seem fair. God must have great things in store for Chad and hopefully those of us left behind can find some peace in knowing that we have another Guardian Angle watching out for us. Rest in Peace Chad!!!!
Amy Kluiter
08/31/2010
I am so very sorry for your loss - Chad was one of a kind and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa - Words cannot express - You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Chad will be with you always, by your side and always looking out for you and Kade. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you both.
Thinking of you,
Amy