Todd Robert Daniels

With deepest love and sadness, we announce the passing of husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Todd Robert Daniels. Todd was born November 8th, 1958 in Elgin, Illinois and left us the morning of November 20th, 2024. Born to Altys and Mavis Daniels, Todd was the third of five children. Todd is survived by his wife of 41 years Victoria Daniels, children Peter (Theresa) Daniels, Laura (Zach) Bennett, Maggie (Justin) Granger, his three grandchildren, Libby, Finn and Penny Daniels, siblings Janice (Dennis) Quinlan, Ellen Currie, Ross (Denise) Daniels and Lee (Mae) Daniels and mother-in-law, Rae Ann Yost. He also leaves behind a large extended family of Daniels, Mueller and Yost in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews; relationships he cherished greatly.

Todd deeply loved his childhood in Elgin where he made many lifelong friends. Graduating Elgin High in 1977, he attended Eastern Illinois University where he (you will notice a trend) made many more friends and attained a Bachelor's in Marketing. In 1983, Todd married the love of his life, Victoria Yost Daniels. Over the next few years they relocated from Mundelein, IL to Sanford, FL, and eventually landed in Plano, TX. Todd and Vicki built a home where his family was able to grow and thrive, always buffeted with his deep passion for family, excellent advice, and love.

Todd as a businessman was a sight to behold. He turned his natural smarts, curiosity, and charisma into a highly successful 40+ year career in telecommunication sales. He prided himself on the relationships he formed over the years, and the friends his team, customers and peers became.

Todd was many things to many people. He was a loving husband to his wife, a fierce advocate and champion for his children, a devoted friend, a valued business partner, but more than anything he was a dynamic storyteller and communicator. Rarely would you walk away from a conversation not having learned something new, gained a fresh perspective, or had a belly laugh. Frequently it was all three.

His distinctive booming and boisterous voice could easily command a room. It was not difficult to find him in a crowd - you followed either the voice or found the circle of people hanging on his every word.

He had a deep and abiding passion for music, with an exhaustive knowledge of rock and blues artists. He also found joy in art and nature, where he showed his softer side making sure the bird feeders were always full and the succulents were watered just the right amount.

Later in life, Todd and Vicki purchased their dream home on Lake Cypress Springs in East Texas. He gave family and friends many cherished memories of peaceful mornings, sunset boat rides, holiday celebrations, and late-night conversations around the fire pit.

In February 2020, Todd was diagnosed with an aggressive kidney cancer. He attacked this illness with the same intensity he overcame other obstacles in his life. He earned with grit and determination what he called 5 "bonus years" where he took many wonderful trips and enjoyed life to the fullest with the people he loved most.

Near the end, Todd left us laughing with loving stories and comforting words. On his last day he enjoyed a wonderful and lively dinner with his family at the hospital, beaming with pride and contentment. With Vicki by his side, he passed early in the morning of November 20th, 2024. We miss him dearly, but are comforted knowing he is free from his illness and reunited with his heavenly loved ones.

Todd's greatest joys were his family and making memories. Let us continue his memory with many long stories, jokes, and advice to help those around us.

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Celebration of life events are being planned in Plano, Texas, as well as Elgin, Illinois. More on dates and details to come from the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (SRNA). You can make donations here: https://wearesrna.org/donate/in-honor-of/