Todd Christopher Birkeland

Todd Christopher Birkeland obituary, Crystal, MN

Todd Christopher Birkeland

Todd Birkeland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina on Jul. 20, 2024.

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Todd Christopher Birkeland, age 69, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away July 14, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents: Marit and Robert and brother, Bob. Survived by: his former wife and mother of his children, Aldene: children Sonja (Isaac) Bindert, Christopher (Nicole), grandchildren: Sophia, Hazel, Emmett, Lou, sister Beth (John) Bessesen, brothers: Mark (Mary), Bruce (Trish), sister-in-law: Andrea, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Todd graduated from Mound Westonka High School 1972 and attended the University of Minnesota. He was employed at Norman G. Jensen 1973-1981, Schenker International, Inc 1981-1996, Branch Manager, Nordic Track, Inc 1996-1998 as Director of Transportation, Home Depot 1999-2021 sales/Dept. Manager. Todd enjoyed fishing, boating, solitaire and crossword puzzles. He will always be remembered for his generosity of his encyclopedia of knowledge and his love and giving nature to his family.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, July 26. Visitation 10:00-11:00, service at 11:00, reception to follow at Artisan Church, 1105 117th Ave. N.E., Blaine, MN 55434. Coming north on 65, divert to using University, due to construction. www.Washburn-McReavy.com
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