"Somehow while we were gone this winter we missed that Todd had passed away. What a great kid he was growing up. We went to the same church and when our son moved to Calif. Todd always asked about him and truely cared. We enjoyed visiting with him when he was home. RIP Todd...you were one of the good ones! "
In loving memory of
Todd Ohlsen
March 21, 1960 - February 19, 2018
Todd Ohlsen, age 57, of Ames died at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames on February 19, 2018. A gathering of friends and family will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. February 28, 2018, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. A celebration of Todd's life will be at 2:00 p.m. March 1, 2018 at Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010.
Todd was born in Lake City, Iowa, on March 21, 1960, the son of Wilbur and Joan Ohlsen. He graduated from Rockwell City High school in 1978. Straight out of High school Todd secretly went and took the postmasters test and passed, which made him the youngest to pass the postmasters test in Iowa for about 3 years. Todd had his first job as a postmaster in Jolly, Iowa, and then in 1992 he started to work in Ogden, Iowa as a postmaster. Todd had put so much hard work and dedication time into his post master career in Ogden where he was able to retire at the age of 52.
Todd is survived by his dad, Wilbur, his sister, Pam and her husband Dan Sargent, two nieces Amy (Cory) Schmidt, Katie Sargent, great nieces and nephews Izzy, Sawyer, Penny, Ridley Schmidt, numerous cousins and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight, 320 South 12th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501-4816.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Bye Todd.... I had fun teasing you at the Ogden Post Office.... I had a signal meter that would make a high pitched tone in my pocket when I would go in the PO and turn it up when Todd came to the counter.... I told him it was a squirrel detector and we laugh about it every time I came in..."
"So many tributes to Todd and they all say he was friendly, kind and always had a smile for all. What a wonderful way for friends to remember him!! I remember his laugh too. We didn't get to see each other often, but we would talk on the phone and I loved to make him laugh!! Todd will be truly missed by his family and his friends, but, we know he is in a better place. With Todd's smile and laughter, heaven is just a bit happier!!"
"Todd, We will miss you Bub..(our favorite greeting to each other) Todd & I worked together as Postmaster advisers for several years doing audits for the Sioux City & Des Moines MSC's . Also worked as fellow clerks in the Rockwell City Office. I also had the honor of installing him in the Jolley IA Post Office. RIP Good Buddy. Ed & Sharon Ludwig"
"I served many wonderful years with Todd in the postal service our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family He will be missed by many "
"I am so sorry to hear of Todds passing. I grew up in Rockwell city until we moved away when I was 14. Todd was my best friend from kindergarten until 7th grade. We lost contact when I moved but reconnected the summer after we graduated high school. I have so many fond memories of growing up together, riding our bikes, going to Rexall drugs soda fountain, going to Mickeys for the fries, etc etc. He was a great friend. my deepest sympathy to his family and friends, he was definitely taken too soon."
"We were enriched in our community by knowing Todd as our cheerful, helpful postmaster. May your wonderful memories, God's love, and knowing that others care help you find peace. "
"Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2"
"I was sorry to hear of Todd's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him. I would get updates on his career from his mom. He will be missed by so many people."
"My husband and I our son moved to Ogden in the mid 1990s. Todd was one of the first people we met. He was always so happy and friendly. He was never too busy to smile or say hello. He answered every question I ever had. He shared beautiful stories about his family and special moments with them at his hometown. When we got our dog, Buddy, Todd let us bring him in on hot summer days when he was working to greet him. He was such a sweet and precious man. Greg and I are so sad to hear that has passed away. We know he is in Heaven. We will give him a big hug when we see him again one day. "
"I am so sorry to hear this. I have known Todd for many years after meeting him at one of the many Postmaster Conventions. He was always a gentleman and so much fun and will be missed. Marilyn G Copple from Illinois."
"So sorry to hear of Todd's passing, we shared many postal events together over the years. We retired at the same time, and would visit how great that was, he will be missed. "
"I worked as a rural carrier in Ogden . He was my Post Master. I really liked Todd as a boss and as a friend. He treated you with respect and also would listen to you if there was a problem. He will be missed by all. He was at a stage in his life that he could enjoy. But apparently there was someone who needed him more. He is at peace and all his worries are gone. God bless you Todd. Will meet again. Always Cherrilie Vonnahme."
"I also got to know Todd from day one as Post Master at the Ogden Post Office. It was part of my job with the Ogden Schools to pick up the schools mail and deliver the schools outgoing mail to the post office daily. He always had a smile on his face and quite often something funny to say about how much mail - (a lot) - the school received daily. I'd usually say something to him about our job security or something to that nature and he'd just laugh. What a great guy and friend! Doug McComb"
"I got to know Toss when he was Postmaster at the Ogden Post office ans we had a lot of good visits about stamps. I have been collecting stamps for a long time and it was always good to visit with Todd. He will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John Ellis"
"Todd was one of the nicest people I've ever known. Our birthdays were 2 days apart and even after he retired he remembered me with birthday cards. He was alot of fun, too. Always smiling and happy. "
"Todd was one of a group of postmasters who traveled to and attended numerous conventions of the postmaster organization. We attended business sessions and training sessions during the days and explored and socialized in the evenings. What great fun, and what cherished memories. He is, and will be, sorely missed. RIP, my friend. "
"So sorry to hear of Todd's death. Fellow Postmaster, Dorothy Siefken, Palmer, IA"
"So sorry to hear of Todd's death. Fellow Postmaster, Dorothy Siefken, Palmer, IA"
"Todd was a classmate of mine. We had such a good time. He was so much fun and was friends with so many. He signed my autograph book over 40 years ago and I still have it. It means even more to me now. I am sure you will live your life in heaven with as much fun as you did in high school."