Chad Wilcox, 52
Published on April 28, 2026 at 3:01pm GMT+0000 | Author: Tucker Henderson
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Chad Michael Wilcox on February 26, 2026 at Ogden, Utah. He was born on April 3, 1973, in Great Falls, Mont. His growing up years were lived in New York Mills, where he participated in track, Knowledge Bowl, life guarding at the pool, band, FFA, and as student manager for football and wrestling. He graduated from New York Mills School with the class of 1991.
Chad attended Michigan Technological University at Houghton, Mich. and then served in the US Air Force from 1995 to 2015 where he specialized in radar and served as both an interface control technician and mission crew commander tech.
Through his Air Force career, he was able to experience many places around the world. His overseas service locations included Panama, South Korea, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar. Within the US, he was assigned to Keesler AFB MS, Barksdale AFB LA, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, and Hill AFB at Ogden Utah.
After Air Force retirement, Chad’s continued education led to jobs as computer systems administrator, where he developed new practices that led to greater success for his company, his co-workers, and the USAF pilots that they supported.
Throughout his life, Chad was intent on going the extra mile to take care of the people around him. He had a love for music which he shared with family and friends and as a DJ at events.
Chad is survived by his parents, Lowell and Doris Wilcox of Richville; his brother, Craig (Brenda) Wilcox of Sun Prairie, Wis.; his former wife, Mechell Moore and their son, Carl Wilcox of Beaverton, Ore.; his former wife, Michelle Kruel and her son, John Sagan of South Ogden, Utah; their son, Michael “MJ” Wilcox of Layton, Utah; and their daughter, Mia Wilcox of Layton, Utah. Chad’s generous heart and unwavering dedication will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran of Amor (36051 Co Hwy 74, Battle Lake, MN 56515) on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. with visitation starting at 10 a.m. A light lunch will be served following the service.