Sambo Chak

Sambo Chak, 63 passed away on February 19, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born on February 7, 1962 in Cambodia to Chak Phuong and Youn Sing.

Sambo retired from Titan Tire as a tire builder. After retirement, Sambo spent most of his time with his grandchildren. Not only has he been a father to his children, but a second dad too many others.

From fleeing Cambodia with his family to landing in Philadelphia and then starting his own family in Iowa, Sambo truly lived the American Dream.

Sambo enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, bringing laughter to all of his friends, cruising in his Hummer, and just having a good time. He was a man of confidence who connected with many people and everyone knew him as someone who took care of his family and loved ones and did not hesitate to put others before himself. He will be remembered and cherished by his ever growing family and lifelong friends.

Sambo survived by his wife, Sokhan Chak; children Samnang (Socheata Bun) Chak, Charinna (Mayoury Kounlavong) Chak and Timothy (Alexx Lothi) Chak; grandchildren, Kaiden, Kadiya, and Hayden Chak; siblings Sophon Chak, Somaly Chak, John Chak, Chantha Bjerke, Savoeun Chak and Savak Chak. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Savuth Chak; nephew, Michael Yon and grandfather, Sing Heng.

Family will greet guests on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. A funeral service will take place following visitation at 2:00 p.m. Sambo will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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