Richard Alfred Todd

Forever in our Hearts

Rick was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 14, 1960. He grew up in Hoyt Lakes, a small mining town in northern Minnesota. He graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School in 1978. Rick attended the University of Minnesota at both the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses, graduating with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. He worked as a Licences Psychologist both in the private and public sectors. In 1986 Rick married Jill and they moved to North Branch, Minnesota where they raised their 2 sons. Rick retired in 2017 after working 30 years for the Department of Corrections at several prisons throughout the state. Rick was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal church in 2003 and served at St. John in the Wilderness in White Bear Lake, Minnesota until 2022.

Rick spent his time enjoying nature and the outdoors. He spent many summers enjoying life at the family cabin on Sugar Lake. He loved fishing, hunting, water skiing, downhill skiing, golfing, bowling, and traveling. He loved spending time with family around the bonfire and playing games and cards.

He is survived by his family, Jill Todd; son, Sam (Sarah Kroening) Todd; son, Wayne Todd; mother, Carol Todd; sister, Margaret (David) Beck; brother, Marshall (Jane) Todd; Many nieces, nephews, relatives, & friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Eaton Todd, & his aunt, Marlyce Gustafson.

Rick's spirit & memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

June 7, 2025

St John In the Wilderness 2175 1st St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, USA

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services