We are all saddened by the passing of Todd. We knew he and Bretta enjoyed their time together traveling and visiting family and friends. We are all thinking of you and your family, Bretta. From your Tempe Tax & License team.

Jess Rankin
August 18, 2023

Todd was the greatest friend anyone could have in life. Our condolences to the family.

Robert & Krista Jiroutek
August 18, 2023

Todd was one of my oldest and best friends. I was lucky to have known him and to have shared so many moments with him and his family. Our condolences to the family. Miss ya buddy.

Steve and Pam Reuter
August 18, 2023

Todd was someone who has inspired me in so many ways the last 15 years we have known each other. We bonded mostly on our love for music and writing. He always had the best stories to tell and the greatest musical taste. He loved to play Trivia of any kind and you always wanted to be on his team (the winning team) because he was one of the smartest and most knowledgeable people I have ever known. He loved my mom with everything he had and he accepted me as a daughter. He was an amazing grandpa to my kiddos Avery and Amelia and he will be forever missed by us all.

Nikki Hanisch
August 18, 2023

I am sadden by the loss of Todd. I only meet Todd once and I instantly loved him. I could see how much love they had for each other.

Debbie Petersen
August 18, 2023

Todd was a good friend in high school and will be greatly missed. I know he’s keeping an eye on us and is probably jamming out to some 80s rock or playing baseball. My condolences to his family.

Tony Butz
August 19, 2023

Remembering Todd from high school, he always had a way of making me smile and laugh...he was just such a personable person...he was always kind and thoughtful and a very sincere person...my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, family and friends as they go through this difficult time loosing a great person. May God give you strength to get through your sadness and loss.

Jill Herman
August 20, 2023

My condolences to his family and those closest to him. He was a great person in high school. I truly enjoyed his posts and banter on Facebook throughout the years. He was always fighting, keeping a positive and generous attitude. Godspeed.

Renée Clancy
August 21, 2023

My deepest sympathies to Todd's family. I remember him from high school and his kindness to everyone, and his great sense of humor. I was blessed to know him again through facebook and was inspired by his posts as he waged his battle. I am sure he is watching over his family and friends. God bless.

Celeste Wink
August 21, 2023

I just learned Todd has passed. We worked together in Vineland, NJ. He was a fun and good co-worker. My sympathy to the family.

Joe Smith
August 21, 2023

So sorry to hear about Todd but I knew he had been battling for some time. My prayers and condolences to Bretta, Trent, Alan and all that called Todd a friend. I have fond memories of playing baseball and riding bikes as kids in the Ellis Park district of CR. I also enjoyed spending time with Todd at the University of Iowa playing cards, watching sports and just hanging out. Todd had a gentle and kind way about him and he could always make you laugh and feel good. May God comfort and strengthen his family during this time of loss.

Shawn Fox
August 22, 2023

Todd was a great addition to the family. He always had a smile on his face and great adventure stories to share. We were so happy to have more family close by when him and Bretta moved to Arizona. He will forever be in our hearts with great memories and smiles, until we all meet again.

Chris and Andrea Christoferson
August 22, 2023

I attended Roosevelt with Todd and will never forget his smile and his laugh. He was truly unique; one of the smartest and funniest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. A very kind soul who will be dearly missed.

Dan Morgan
August 23, 2023

Suzanne and I met Todd and Bretta on a Viking river cruise this last May. We traveled with them from Paris to Prague and were instantly drawn to them both, individually and as a couple. Todd was battling with his illness even as he was keeping pace with his fellow travelers from Paris through all the "-bergs" along the rivers. His character as the best kind of knowlegeable journalist came through strongly in our conversations. He was determined to make the treks on the day trips into the little towns, even as his body was not cooperating. So glad he got to that smoky beer in Bamberg and introduced us to it. There was so much to admire in this lovely dear man. Our hearts go out to Bretta and his family. Much love, Idris

Idris Anderson
August 25, 2023