The family of David Lach Collins of Minneapolis, MN announces his passing, and invites all who knew him to remember him here.
These are some of the moments and memories that shaped his story.
Parenthood is the slow work of love. David did it well.
David Lach Collins was born on December 24, 1978, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On May 3, 2026, he died after a lifelong struggle with mental illness.
David spent most of his life in Minneapolis, the city he loved. He loved his children and the Minnesota Twins. David brought light to every room with his ridiculous stories, snarky humor, and generous hugs. May his memory remind us that "a day without laughter is a day wasted."
-Benjamin Hoffman, The Tao of Pooh
David is survived by his beloved children, Kieran David Collins and Lyla Ruthie Collins; his mother, Susan Lach; his brothers, Christopher Lach (Erin Abner) and Thomas Lach Dean; and sister, Andrea Lach Dean (Brody Lipton) and her children, Oscar, Eddy, and Moira; his father, Michael Collins; his half-siblings Katrina Walff, Annika Collins, and Brianna Collins; his longtime friend, Remle Colestock; and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial will be held Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel, 2701 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, including a brief service at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention via the website https://afsp.org/ or by check to the Minnesota Chapter: https://afsp.org/chapter/minnesota.
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