Todd Michael Dolan
November 04, 2017
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Todd Michael Dolan, 70, passed away November 4, 2017, ending a long journey with frontotemporal degeneration dementia. Services will be held at the Church of St. Wenceslaus, New Prague, MN on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Todd was born September 1, 1947 in Aberdeen, SD to Jack and Pat Dolan. He served in the Air Force in England during the Viet Nam era prior to graduating from the University of Minnesota. While Todd spent most of his life in the automobile business, he felt his greatest accomplishments were sobriety and living the philosophy of the Three Principles of Health Realization. Together they saved his life.
In 1993, Todd married Deborah (Bell) Klute embracing her children, Eric Klute, Joel (Heather) Klute and Sara (Chad) Behn as his own. His proudest role was that of Papa to 9 grandchildren: Jacob, Wyatt, Turner, Lilia, Evan, Ava, Ashley, Chase and Levi. Todd will be greatly missed by his sister and brother-in-law, Kerry and Brian Snowberg and their children, Colin and Emily; his uncle, Douglas Smith; as well as all who knew him. Todd was preceded in death by his parents and his parents-in-law, Jack and Mary Ann Bell.
Todd’s family is grateful for the compassionate care he received at Glen Oaks Specialty Care Center and HCI Hospice Care Services in Iowa, and Auburn Meadows in Waconia, MN.
Memorials may be directed to the Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Gutierrez
11/21/2017
So sorry for your loss. May GOD's word give you comfort in this sad time. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:4,5.
Fay and Dick Yates
11/15/2017
Todd was our baby sitter when we lived at Nicollet Village.
We loved Todd, his parents, Jack and Pat, and sister Kerry.
Our sympathy and love to you all.
Fay and Dick Yates
Kristin Smith
11/13/2017
Todd had so much support from friends and family especially during these last several years - he was very lucky to have such wonderful people around him during these challenging times.
Wishing everyone close to him many blessings and prayers.
Margaret Goff
11/12/2017
Long time family friend and neighbors, remember Todd and the fun we had together, Todd's parents were so good to our famly and we all enjoyed good times together on the border of Minneapolis & Richfield. Our prayers are with Kerry & the whole family.
Sharon Olsen
11/12/2017
Deborah, Joel, and family. So Sorry to hear of Todd's passing. He truly fought the good fight with dignity. Such a battle he endured. May God Bless you and your family at this very sad time.
John Mather
11/10/2017
Todd endured. More than endured. He managed to keep his wonderful sense of humor and his laugh even when I saw him last awhile back as he faded away. I knew Todd for nearly 50 years through many twists and turns in our lives. He had the gift of gab enough to make a career of car sales. His love of music was infectious. We shared some of the same tastes in music and managed to plunk out some tunes together on guitar. I moved to the Madison area in the 70's, so much of my time with Todd was on the occasional weekend both here and there.
So I watched from afar as he struggled through personal trials. I was so affected by his persistence in getting his life together sober. He was committed to sobriety for the rest of his life. He came out the other side a new man but the same man. It seemed to bring out his spiritual and philosophical side. I was so happy for him when he met Deb and had a family to love. He loved to write and when email was finally common, we exchanged stream of consciousness letters I still value value and have saved them all.
And so I will let him speak for himself.
September 2005
Todd: Okay now here's the deal. I just turned 58 this month and you are (I believe, but you must verify this at once so I know for a fact) soon to turn 60. We go back 35 years now and I just had the insight driving home the other night thinking about what I should do next about music. My participation in it I mean. Anyhow, the thing about aging and not aging at the VERY SAME TIME is this. Best bet on it happening is with some number of people in your life you were young with. There is no chance of being, not physically but in every other way, young with people I got to know 10 and 15 years ago. I know this now. All the realities of the past are only kept alive in our mind and feelings that also awaken every so often. And as we have traveled along the highway we have become more and more aware of where we're headed. And have made up the rules we are prepared to end our days abiding by. Wonderful, all well and good. So far I am still not the man I want to be. But not because I have not been trying ...but that is everybodys story on this planet.
Indeed Todd. Old friends are the best friends because there is a depth of history. Forever young. I miss you old friend.
If you have read this far one comment. This website doesn't allow apostrophes so ToddS quote seems far less like him than it should. Grrrrr.
nick obrien
11/09/2017
to the family. Todd was one of the most loving persons I ever met!! I was lucky to have known him!! He took me to my first support group I ever went to, BOY did I lean on him! On a fun note I once prided myself on being a pretty good pool player? When I went up against Todd, THINK AGAIN!! So many great memories!! MY ABSOLUTE LOVE to you GUYS