Charles Allen Jenkins

Charles Allen Jenkins, of Venice, Florida, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on July 13, 1944, in Sac City, IA, to George and Marian (Cook) Jenkins.

Chuck worked for John Deere for 35 years, beginning at the Waterloo, IA, facility in 1966. He later transferred to John Deere Central Industrial Region as Territory Parts & Service Manager in Columbus, OH, and later in Marshalltown, IA, before being promoted to Technical Support Specialist in Moline, IL, where he worked until he retired in 2001. During his time with John Deere he gained many friends and was highly respected by dealers and customers for his product knowledge and skills at resolving issues.

After retirement, he and his beloved wife, Jan relocated to Shell Lake, WI. They enjoyed fishing, boating, playing golf, and men’s/women’s/co-ed pool tournaments. Chuck was also a member of the Shell Lake Lion’s Club. Later, Chuck owned a bar in Shell Lake, The Getaway. Tired of Wisconsin winters and bar business, Jan discovered Venice, FL and they became snowbirds. Chuck and Jan relocated happily and permanently to Venice, FL, in 2016.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Janet, of Venice, FL; daughter, Christine (Paul) McDermott, sons, Jeffrey Jenkins, Mark (Natalie) Jenkins, all of Des Moines, IA. Brothers, Jim (Barb) Jenkins of Ida Grove, IA, Bill (Sue) Jenkins of Brookings, OR, and sister-in-law, Rita Jenkins of Sac City, IA. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Justin Jenkins, Valeree (Justin) Engstrom, Allison (Brandon) Wood, Brad Jenkins, and Ryan (Britni) Jenkins, all of Des Moines, IA; as well as six great-grandchildren: Maylee Craven, Kaia McDermott, Monroe Wood, Cooper Engstrom, Melody Wood, and Oliver Engstrom.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marian Jenkins; his brother, Tony Jenkins; his son, Michael Matson; and his granddaughters, Holly Jenkins and Jenna McDermott.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow in the church memorial garden.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society Lymphoma Foundation, in memory of Charles A. Jenkins.