Francis Dale Todd

Francis Dale Todd, age 92, of Concordia, KS, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, surrounded by family at his nephew, Dan (Cindy Koch’s) home.  He was born on January 22, 1930, in Yakima, WA to Rose Todd.

Francis was seven years old when he moved to Concordia, KS with his family.  At the age of ten, he moved to Abilene, KS where he lived and attended the St. Joseph Orphanage until he graduated from high school.  He then moved back to Concordia, KS and lived with his mother, Rose until her death.  Francis was never married and did not have any children.

Francis was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council and a 4th Degree Knight.  He worked with many farmers in the Concordia area and had a special relationship with Ronnie Dorman, whom he helped with cows and farm chores for 20 years.  Francis loved calving season and checking cows.  Francis loved when his family would come visit him.  One of his most famous sayings he was known for was “tell everybody hello” with that little grin on his face.  Francis was also known as “Toddy” or as he would laugh and say, “Hot Toddy”.  Francis was such a little guy with a big heart.  Francis loved spending time with his family and friends and had so much love for his family.  God put so much love into his little body and he shared this love with everyone around him.

Francis is preceded in death by his mother, Rose Todd; sister, Dorothy Koch; brother-in-law, Martin Koch; nephew, Mike Brown; and great nephews, Lance Koch and Justin Koch.  Francis is survived by his sister, Bernice Brown, Lawrence, KS; ten nieces and nephews; Dave (Karen) Koch, McKinny, TX, Dennis (Mary) Koch, Springhill, KS, Daryl Koch, Ozawkie, KS, Dean (Loretta) Koch, Clyde, KS, Darlene Wernette, Clay Center, KS, Danette Dutton, Hutchinson, KS, Dianne (Gary) Comstock, Topeka, KS, Dan (Cindy) Koch, Concordia, KS, Leann (J.D.) Shelton, Phillipsburg, KS, Carla (Brad) Phipps, Lawrence, KS; 30 great nieces and nephews; Phillip Koch, Heather Hollar, Amy Koch, Kristin Anderson, Charlie Koch, Kevin Koch, Kenny Koch, Larry Koch, Lynn Koch, Luke Koch, Cathi Girton, Carrie Roeser, Cydni Tuschinski, Carla Crutcher, Chris Nolte, Jennifer Dutton, Jeff Dutton, Amanda Dutton, Bill Michaud, Renee Johnson, Deana Betts, Eric Michaud, Josh Koch, Jamie Biery, John Shelton, Jared Shelton, Heather Wheeler, Becca Phipps, Blake Phipps and Bria Livingston, and several great-great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 1:00-6:00 pm on Friday, August 19th, 2022 with a Rosary service at 6:00 pm and family receiving friends from 6:30-8:00 pm at Nutter Mortuary in Concordia, KS.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 20th, 2022, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, KS with Father David Metz officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, KS.

For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.