Milton Elihugh Jenkins

Milton Elihugh Jenkins, age 79, passed away on October 14, 2026, at University Park in Des Moines, Iowa.

Born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 19, 1947 as Milton Elihugh Montgomery, Jr. to Milton Montgomery and Vera Krapp. He was later raised by his mother, Vera and adopted father, Richard Jenkins. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969. Following his military service, he worked for 16 years as a laborer at Saputo.

A resident of Audubon, Iowa, Milton had a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing. Above all, he remained deeply dedicated to his Marine Corps brotherhood throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by an infant child, Baby Jenkins and his parents, Milton Elihugh Montgomery and Richard and Vera Ann Krapp Jenkins.

Milton is survived by his loving children, Bret Jenkins and Desiree Jenkins; his grandchildren, Hunter Jenkins, Sophia Becerra, Kamryn Hansen, and Kaden Hernandez; and his great-grandchildren, Benny Hernandez, Brodie Hernandez, and Josie Hansen.

Arrangements are being handled by Simplify Cremations & Funerals, with burial to take place at Audubon Cemetery.