Wendell Todd

Mr. Wendell Todd, age 92, of Hastings passed away Thursday, July 30th, 2015 at Pennock Hospital surrounded by his family.

Wendell was born in Nashville, MI on June 13, 1923, the son of the late Arthur and Estelle (Northrup) Todd. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended local schools finishing his education in Hastings.

He was the widower of Barbara (Weaks) Todd. The couple was married October 24, 1959 and had celebrated over 50 years of marriage when Barb passed away in 2009. After retiring, he and Barb enjoyed traveling to South Carolina and other destinations in the US. They also enjoyed country dancing and visiting area casinos.

He served in the U.S. Army in WW II before being honorably discharged when the war ended.

Wendell spent the majority of his working career employed at Hastings Manufacturing where he worked for over 20 years before retiring in 1988. After leaving Hastings Manufacturing he worked at Flex Fab for approximately 10 years.

Wendell was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed Salmon fishing and deer hunting with his close friends Dave Tonkin, and Mike Sams. In his later years, Wendell could be found each morning at Ritchie's in Hastings enjoying a cup of coffee and keeping up on local current events with his friends.

Wendell is survived by his a son, Rex (Debra) Todd, two step daughters, Karen (Paul) McClurkin, Laura (Marshall) Pierson, his other "daughter" Karen Lancaster and son in-law Norm Westrate. He will be missed dearly by his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, children Dennis, Jay, Mike and Nancy Townsend, step daughter Molly Westrate, and step mother Lucille Todd

Memorial Service will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 5-8 PM on Thursday, August 6th, 2015.

Memorial contribution can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net