Rod Alan Collins
August 01, 1969 — March 15, 2024
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Rod Alan Collins, 54, passed away March 15, 2024, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.
Rod was born August 1, 1969 to Richard and Ruth (French) Collins in Des Moines, Iowa. A life -long resident of the Des Moines area he graduated from Johnston High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1988 and served five years. He retired from the Des Moines Fire Department in 2015.
Rod is survived by his loving wife Susana; daughters, Isabella and Alexa; brother, Randy (Jeannie); and his mother, Ruth Ann.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral service with military/firefighter honors will follow at 3:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or to the Food Bank of Iowa in loving memory of Rod.
Condolences of sympathy may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Marcie Torkelson
03/21/2024
Susana, I am so sorry to hear about Rod's passing as this is so shocking. I am praying that God's comfort and love will be felt by you, Isabella, and Alexa as you navigate through this very difficult time.
Valerie Sarenpa
03/21/2024
Dear Ruth and family. I would like to extend my sympathy to all of you and the difficulties you have been through. May God give you comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead. Ruth, I don't even care to think of this happening to one of my sons who are so similar in age.
God bless each of you. Valerie Sarenpa
Vincent Kufrovich SgtMajor HMH-363 88-91
03/20/2024
Deeply sorry for your loss, Prayers for you and your family during this time. May he Rest in Peace. Semper Fi Devil Dog
John Grega
03/19/2024
My deepest condolences to Susana, Isabella and Alexa. It was shocking to hear of his illness and passing. I only knew Rod for a few years in the Marine Corps but his passing has left an impact on me almost 30 years later. Smart, funny, dedicated and someone you could always count on. Truly an outstanding Marine and just a great friend. It was an honor to call him my friend. Semper Fidelis.