Todd Lawrence Lage

Todd Lawrence Lage was born on March 23, 1965, at Northwest Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Wrestling with physical conditions at birth he was a fighter, focusing effortlessly on the positive.

Playing baseball in his early years evolved into a deeper appreciation of the sport. He was a lifelong Yankee fan. As a young boy he amassed a baseball card collection that exceeded 23,000 baseball cards. It was clear though that his intense love of sports was rivaled only by his generosity when he gave the whole card collection to a young, up and coming card collector in the neighborhood. That was Todd, a giver. His love of sports included a devotion to teams including Penn State Nittany Lions, Duke Blue Devils, and the Minnesota Vikings, which he followed ferociously. A loyal fan, he was an encyclopedia of facts and statistics. His man cave was a favorite place to get comfortable and enjoy the game. Listening to all flavors of music was a relaxing pastime.

As he grew his “can do” spirit, combined with his high-octane energy, resulted in a force that was unstoppable! His employer of 35 years, Jerry’s Homes, will attest to Todd’s “get it done” ethic as a company employee. Prairie Meadows was added to his employment roster where he was likewise respected and appreciated.

He adored his wife Pam and their fur babies, Locque, Xoe, Sophia, Snowball, and Que, their beautiful cats, and his family. Sharing his love with all of them was his joy.

a few of his favorite things~
CATS* working in the yard * Kyle’s racing events * walking, reading books, playing games, watching movies and just chatting with the kids and grandkids * horror movies * CATS * talking sports with Joe and Karson (and anyone) * dinner at Applebee’s (Todd & Pam’s first date) *watching movies with his love * tanning on the deck * CATS * collecting everybody’s cans for return (his get rich quick scheme) * leftovers * the Iowa State Fair * dark chocolates in his lunch and, CATS!

Todd was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lage; mother, Margaret Pierce; brother, Brian Lage; and great-niece, Lauryn Freundl.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Lage; children, Kyle (Danielle) Sidles, Jesse (Kasi) Howard, and Cassie Howard; grandchildren, Joe Killen, Karson Sidles, Mila Howard, “Papa’s Princess” Isabella Killen, Kaeson Sidles, Mason Howard, and Kinlee Sidles; brother, Erich (Tami) Lage; sister, Leslie (Todd) Lage; nieces, Jescica (Kirt) Freundl, Adriel (Owen) Lage, Erica (Jeremy) Richards, and Nicole (Tim) Lage; nephews, Tony (Meg) Vizcarra, and Max (Madison) Vizcarra; great-nieces, Natalie Freundl, Olivia Freundl, Nuria Richards and Tesla Blackburn; great-nephews, Erich Douglas Lage, Alec Blackburn, Jayce Vizcarra, Benson Vizcarra, Jack, Judah and Asa Richards; his aunt, Dorothy Shoup; and many cousins.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa with visitation on Sunday, April 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the funeral on Monday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be direct to the family and condolences expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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