Chad W. Rhode

Chad Wayne Rhode, age 51 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.

Chad was born September 5, 1975, in Beaver Dam, the son of Charles W. and Jeanine (Schroeder) Rhode. Chad was an over-the-road truck driver for over 30 years, owning and operating his own truck. He loved being on the open road and felt at home in the cab of his truck. Chad traveled across the country transporting livestock. He enjoyed snowmobiling and taking trips to the Upper Peninsula and South Dakota. Chad was also a huge Packers and Badgers fan.

Chad is survived by his mother, Jeanine (Robert) Klas; two sisters, Lori (Brad) Janiszewski and Beth Seitz; nieces, Stephanie Payne, Shay Rhode, and Caitlyn (Justin) Goemans; nephews, Grant Payne, Kamren Seitz, and Samuel Seitz; great-nephew, Braxton Rhode; great-nieces, Claira Goemans and Emily Goemans; his beloved dogs, Mickey and Dozer; and further survived by other family and friends.

Chad was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Rhode; maternal and paternal grandparents; and other relatives.

A memorial gathering for Chad will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.