Joshua Charles Pinkham

Joshua Charles Pinkham, 37, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Cedar Falls. Josh was born on April 26, 1987, in Missouri, the son of Charles “Todd” and Debra (Donahue) Pinkham. He graduated in 2005 from Gridley High School in El Paso, IL. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired after 18 years of service. On August 22, 2014, he was united in marriage to Kelsey Jarchow in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He was employed with Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids as a security advisor. Josh will be loved and missed by his wife, Kelsey; son, Asher; father, Todd (Susie) Pinkham of Mendota, IL; sister, Christina Pinkham of Bloomington, IL; grandparents, Charlie and Tangy Pinkham of Secor, IL; John and Linda Childers of El Paso, IL; uncle and aunt, Andy and Sandy Pinkham of Gridley, IL; nieces, Alex and Abby Noonan of Bloomington, IL; cousins, Jordan (Angelica) Pinkham of Danvers, IL, and Ryan (Margaret) Pinkham of Secor, IL; beloved combat assault dog, Don; his father-in-law, Jim Jarchow, mother-in-law, Marilyn (Alan) Ellwanger and brother-in-law Matt Jarchow all from Waverly; brother-in law Tory (Tara) Jarchow of Lisbon, IA; Zach Jarchow of Ely, IA and numerous other friends and family. Josh was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Pinkham. Josh’s favorite thing in life was being a Dad to Asher. Josh was a devoted husband, father, son, friend, soldier and so much more. Josh loved sharing his passion for K-9 handing with his dog Don. He enjoyed many hobbies including riding his motorcycle, golf, working-out, RC cars, loving on the family’s dogs, and biking with his wife and son. Josh enlisted in the Army in June of 2005, as a Combat Infantryman. After completing One Station Unit Training and Airborne School at Ft. Benning GA., his first duty station was at Camp Casey in Korea. He then went to Ranger School in 2008 and upon graduation was assigned to Ft. Lewis, WA with 1-17 IN 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. Following that assignment, he went on to Eglin AFB where he was assigned to 6thRTB. Josh worked numerous unique jobs in the military from a Florida Phase Ranger School Instructor to a Dog Handler with United States Army Special Operations Command. In 2016, Josh was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, where he deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve numerous times and received multiple citations for his actions overseas defending his country. Josh served his country with honor and distinction. Family and friends are invited to join for the Funeral services that will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls. Visitation 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13th at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls. Interment at Cedar Vally Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Joshua Charles Pinkham

April 26, 1987 - June 5, 2024