Chris M. Gibbs, 53, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 surrounded by his family, after a three and a half year long, courageous and enduring battle with cancer, which he had such strong will and determination to beat.

Visitation for Chris will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m., Monday, June 16 at the funeral home.  The services will be livestreamed on the St. Matthias Facebook page.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Chris at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Phil Gibbs Presiding.  Concelebrating will be Rev. Mark Osterhaus.  Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Garryowen, Iowa.

Chris was born October 28, 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Harold and Joyce (Shanahan) Gibbs.  He attended the Cascade High School and then Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids where he received his AAS Degree in Electronics.  On October 1, 1994 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Koppes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.

He had a very strong work ethic and it showed in everything he did.  Chris farmed, a job which he truly enjoyed, especially with his father, brothers and sons Evan and Mitchell.  He traveled the world as an equipment salesman for 23 years in the pork and pharmaceutical industries.  He loved being in the outdoors and spent a lot of time farming and hunting with his family and friends.  He had a terrific sense of humor and the gift of gab, which typically made him “The Life of the Party!”   He was a great friend to so many and deeply valued the friendships he had.

Most of all Chris carried a great passion for his family, showing his love in so many ways.  He loved cooking for his family even when he was not able to eat.  His passing will leave a void in his family’s hearts forever.  He will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rhonda Gibbs, three children, Evan (Sydney) Gibbs, Mitchell Gibbs (& friend, Keagan Moose) and Elizabeth Gibbs (& friend, Nevin Pins) all of Cascade, IA; his parents, Harold and Joyce Gibbs of Bernard, IA; his siblings, Tim (Joan) Gibbs of Zwingle, IA, Ron (Jeri) Gibbs of Decatur, TX, Keith (Carol) Gibbs of Bernard, Fr. Phil Gibbs of Dubuque, IA and Sharon (Lynn) Ehlinger of Maquoketa, IA; his father and mother-in-law, Judy (Jim) Koppes-Betzner of Cascade, IA, Jay Koppes of Cascade, and Jeff (& friend, Patti) Koppes of LaMotte, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Chuck Koppes.

An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

The family would like to thank the Mercy One Cancer Center staff, Dr. Engelman, Diane Ogelsby, Sherry Kelchen, Tammi Noonan, Dr. Glazer, Dr. Parker and all of our friends and relatives for all the kindness and support through out his journey.