Wayne Collins
December 26, 1948 — December 29, 2017
Gary “Wayne” Collins, 69 of Pleasantville, Iowa, Passed away December 29, 2017. He was born, December 26th, 1948 at Collins Hospital in Knoxville, IA to Joe and Bernice Collins. He was preceded in death by his loving father Joseph Collins and best friend “Brother” Harold Tibboel.
Wayne graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1967. He started out helping his father at the Collins Garage, drove for Prange Hauling Milk, farmed many years along side of family and friends, drove over the road for BTI and later came to own his own Trucking Company with his family: W&K Trucking. Wayne worked hard at everything he did, but most importantly he worked at being a “Great man, Husband, Dad, and Grandfather”. If you ever knew or ran into Wayne he was definitely UNFORGETTABLE!!!!
Wayne is survived by his Mother, Bernice Collins, his wife, Kathy Collins, His brother, Dale (Toni) Collins, His 5 Children, Dannis (Tracy) Tibboel, Jason (Angela) Collins, Andy Rosenbalm, Jason (Angie) Rosenbalm, and Erin(Brandon) Hardman, and his 14 grandchildren, Dustie (Curvin) Wentz, Clay Collins, Chase Collins, Colton Collins, Tristan McElligott, KayLeigh Seaman, Lily Rosenbalm, Jesse James, William Rosenbalm, Wyatt Rosenbalm, Ryleigh Hardman, Cash Collins, Amelia Hardman, and Elizabeth Collins. Also his “known as” grandchildren Kayleigh Lewis, Kierren Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Lencie Lewis and Tyler Vrban. Special aunt Paula Linnen.
Family will receive friends at Mason Funeral Home in Pleasantville, Iowa on Friday, January 5th, 2018 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be held on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Celebrate Church.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Collins Family.
Wayne graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1967. He started out helping his father at the Collins Garage, drove for Prange Hauling Milk, farmed many years along side of family and friends, drove over the road for BTI and later came to own his own Trucking Company with his family: W&K Trucking. Wayne worked hard at everything he did, but most importantly he worked at being a “Great man, Husband, Dad, and Grandfather”. If you ever knew or ran into Wayne he was definitely UNFORGETTABLE!!!!
Wayne is survived by his Mother, Bernice Collins, his wife, Kathy Collins, His brother, Dale (Toni) Collins, His 5 Children, Dannis (Tracy) Tibboel, Jason (Angela) Collins, Andy Rosenbalm, Jason (Angie) Rosenbalm, and Erin(Brandon) Hardman, and his 14 grandchildren, Dustie (Curvin) Wentz, Clay Collins, Chase Collins, Colton Collins, Tristan McElligott, KayLeigh Seaman, Lily Rosenbalm, Jesse James, William Rosenbalm, Wyatt Rosenbalm, Ryleigh Hardman, Cash Collins, Amelia Hardman, and Elizabeth Collins. Also his “known as” grandchildren Kayleigh Lewis, Kierren Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Lencie Lewis and Tyler Vrban. Special aunt Paula Linnen.
Family will receive friends at Mason Funeral Home in Pleasantville, Iowa on Friday, January 5th, 2018 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be held on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Celebrate Church.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Collins Family.
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