Todd Wagner Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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jr brekke
May 28, 2009
roy came by the other day i had a good chat with him i'm glad to see him doing good we did talk a little about todd it made me feel better we will all miss him i'm sure
Michelle
January 28, 2009
Babe, another month has passed and I don't think it is getting any easier. There are times that I feel that it is getting easier, but then I look at what I am doing and realize that I am only kidding myself. As you know, I have been throwing myself into work, working extra shifts and doing doubles. I feel that I don't want to be at home for more than 2 days at a time. The time at home without you is very hard. I sit around and think about you all the time. If I'm working, then I don't think about you every minute that I'm awake. I am trying to go on with my life, but I don't think that I can. I had you in my life for so many years that I don't know how to live life without you. Like I have said before, I try to live life 1 day at a time, sometimes I can't even do that. Next month at this time, I may have some house guests here. As you know, Aimee and the girls are moving back to MN and move in with me. I have mixed feelings about them living here. I am looking forward to having those grandkids here, but I will be giving up my alone time. I know that Aimee will give me my space, but it won't be the same. Hopefully, this might give me a reason to go on with my life without you. You will always be a part of my life, my heart and that will never change. I miss you so much and wish that I could be with you. I love you very much, always have and always will!! Keep watching over me and helping me live without you if possible. I hurt so much!!! My heart hurts so much that it makes me hurt all over. I want you back so much and I know that is not possible. I will be with you eventually and then I will be at peace with what has happened to us. Until that happens, remember that you will always be with me and me with you. Please talk to me soon, I need you to keep in touch with me. I love you and will see you at the cemetary next month if not sooner in my dreams.
Michelle
December 28, 2008
Babe, another milestone has passed for me. It has been 7 months since I lost you. Things seem to be a little better, but how do you go from feeling like you are dead to trying to go on with your life without the love of your life and soulmate?? That is how I am feeling. We had so much to look forward to and all of a sudden, all these things were stolen away from me, my life has been turned upside down. Now I need to learn how to live without you and I don't know how to do it! You made my life complete and made my heart whole. Now all I have is a big hole in my heart and a life that I don't like to be in. I feel so lost without you with me. I don't know what to do without you, so I try to live one day at a time. That is very hard to do! I am so lonely! Everybody says that time will help heal, but I am not sure about that. I miss you so much!!! I just want you back and I know that won't happen until we meet again. This still feels like a nightmare and I just want to wake up!! I hate this so much-It SUCKS!!! Remember how much I love you and I will try to do the same. One day at a time I keep telling myself. I will see you later.
Michelle
November 28, 2008
Babe, here I go again. It has been 6 months since you left me. I can't believe it has been a half a year! The time either goes by fast or slow. Today will be another hard day. I have a lot of them. As you know I am a Grandma again and you are a Papa again. She is so beautiful. I wish you could be here to hold her and show how much you would care for her. As you know I have decided not to do much for the holiday season. I don't think I could handle our holiday traditions alone. I feel that it would be too much for me. I am trying to be strong, but it is so hard. Please keep watching me and keep me in your arms. I need you so much. This next month is going to be another nightmare to go through. I wish you were here with me. Please hold onto me and help me through this next month and always. I love you so much and miss you so much that it hurts all the time. I am trying to remember the good memories to help me through these times. Please know that you were my soul mate and always will be. I will see you at the cemetary later.
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Michelle Teal
October 28, 2008
Babe, another month has passed and things aren't getting any easier. I still miss you so much! I am talking with Tom and he knows exactly what I'm going through. It does help, but I still have bad days. Today is one of those days. It has been 5 months and I still can't believe that you are gone. I still have dreams about you and I also have nightmares about you. I prefer the good dreams vs the nightmares. Please keep sending me good dreams. I still hurt like crazy when I think about you-which is all the time! I know that I have a lot of people that I can talk to, but it is hard because they don't know what it is like. Please keep watching over me and helping me with all the things that I am going through. Keep talking to me and guiding me in the right direction with the things I need help with. You know what I am doing and going through. I hear you when you talk to my mind. Keep it up! I need you to talk to me. I love you very much and miss you very much!! I will see you again in my dreams!
Michelle Teal
September 26, 2008
Babe, Happy Birthday! Today would have been your 47th birthday. Sunday will be 4 months since I lost you. It seems like yesterday. I miss you so much and think of you everyday. A lot has changed since you left us and we are doing what needs to be done. Your Dad and Beth have been a blessing for me. If it wasn't for them, I would have been in the looney bin. I can't thank them enough. Things have been extremely hard to do, but we do it 1 day at a time. That is all we can do. I have had a tough week, but I am doing what I can. I'm sure you know what I have been going through. I know that you are watching over a lot of people from up there. I wish that I could be with you at times. I am with you in our souls and always will be. I love you very much and hope you have a wonderful birthday!! Enjoy the balloons I left for you:)
Michelle Teal
August 28, 2008
Babe, I can't believe it has been 3 months since you left us. I think of you every day. I miss you so much! There are days that I don't think that I can make it without you. I still hurt so much. I visit your grave every Wednesday. I still can't believe that this has happened. It feels like a bad dream and I just want to wake up. I wish I could hold and touch you again. I want you back so bad. We are finally going to pick out a headstone for your grave tonight. Another tough thing to do, but it needs to be done. I need it there for you. I love you very much and miss you very much!! I will talk to you again just like every time I do when I visit your grave. Michelle.
Bob Basques
June 20, 2008
So Long Todd,
I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to you one last time. It's obvious now why I've not been able to catch you at work the last few weeks.
To all others,
I worked for Todd for about year after I got out of the Marine Corps in the mid 80s. This was just after he started up business at Como and Western. I learned a lot from Todd while in his employ and not just about Motorcycles. He's always helped me out with Motorcycles parts over the years as well. I was really surprised when a friend sent me the sad news this afternoon. I know I'll miss him.
Tracy Bright
June 17, 2008
So sorry to hear about Todd what a wounderful man: My thoughts and Prayers are with his family and friends. Todd will be missed by all:
Dan Keran
June 7, 2008
Roy, Beth, Dan and Joey,
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Todd at the shop. He was a stand up guy. You are all in my prayers.
jr brekke
June 4, 2008
i worked for roy on arlington and jackson for a while when we could not sell car parts i would help todd with the motorcycle buisiness i had a lot of good times there i will miss talking with todd
Jason Huber
June 4, 2008
This is just so very hard for me to believe. Even harder to believe that I met Todd 28 years ago. So many years and bikes ago... We very often never get to say all of those things we think and feel about our friends. What they mean to us and how much we love and appreciate them. It looks to me through the words others have shared here, that Todd went to the Lord knowing how much his family and friends loved, and will miss him. I'm proud to say he was my friend. Adios Amigo.
Bob Von Vett
June 3, 2008
I met Todd when he started A-1 Cycle Salvage back in 1980 or 81. I was service manager at Kawaski of St. Paul at the time. Todd and I worked together to help our customers keep their motorcycles running. Todd always would help, and many times we would stay late at A-1 to help someone out that needed a part for their bike. I moved on to work for Victory motorcycles technical dept; but Todd stayed in the old St. Paul area as that was where he was needed. Todd touched hundreds of thousands of peoples lives. Motorcycling in St. Paul owes Todd a great deal. It will never be the same without you Todd. If Heaven has a motorcycle parts department, Todd will be at the counter.
Ross and Kelly Perry
June 3, 2008
Goodbye, Todd.
We were so sorry to hear of Todd's illness and shocked when a friend shared the tragic news of his passing, we didn’t know. Our wish is that his loved ones find comfort in their memories of happier times. Remember with each memory we meet again with those we love…for the heart never forgets. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Patti Yelle (Harvath)
June 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JANICE
June 3, 2008
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF TODD - I USED TO BABYSIT TODD WHEN HE WAS JUST A BABY! WISH I COULD HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE HIM AGAIN.
Michael Blackburn
June 2, 2008
28 years ago when I moved to Minnesota Todd was one of the first guys I met. We shared a common interest. I worked for A1 Cycle back in the Como Ave days. We shared trips together... broke bread ... if my bike was quicker then his.. he'd get a faster one. He had a great sense of humor and was a stand up guy. A1 was his business but, he knew he was helping people. I can't understand why he's gone.. sorrow..sadness, words can not convey his lost... I will miss my friend, Mike .....
Barb Wencel ( Duff )
June 2, 2008
You will be missed !!!!!!!!, Ride on
Aimee Teal
June 2, 2008
Mom,
I'm very sorry for your loss, I wish I could bring him back to you, happy and not in any pain and in great health. If there is anything I can do for you just let me know. We all love you very much and will always be here for you.
Cheryl Teal
June 2, 2008
Todd,
I am so glad that you and my mom found eachother again after so many years. We will miss you so much but dont worry us girls will take good care of her and look over her till you 2 are together again. I would of been more than happy to have you as my step father. We will always love and think about you. Keep you eyes on us from up there and we will all make it through this tough time. Love ya.
Cheryl, LaKiesha, Antwan, (and our baby that will be here in late November or early December)
Gary & Ted Allen of Osseo Cycle
June 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Suzette McDonough
June 2, 2008
Michelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Todd's family. May your memories keep you smiling when you think that all you can do is cry. He is at peace.
Mark & Kim Lancman
June 2, 2008
Roy & Beth and Family -
We are so sorry to hear of Todd's death, be strong for one another and cherish the great memories you had with Todd, we know it's not easy but the love and support that surrounds you will get you thru this.
Judy (Andersen) Hogan
June 1, 2008
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. I remember meeting Todd many years ago. My prayers are with you all.
Larry Tolzman, Tami and Family
June 1, 2008
To the Wagner Family,
It's been a long time - too many years - but am remembering all the good times that were had when I worked with the Wagner clan @ A-1 Cycle. Was shocked to read about Todd - so sorry to have heard of his struggle. We send our sincere sympathy and thoughts to all of you.
Bobby Conlan
June 1, 2008
What a shocker Todd, but you always had a way of doing that to me! I already miss you but the happy memories of our rides and times together will be cherished forever. Happy trails on your ultimate adventure and do me one more favor, watch over all your riding buddies!
Till we meet again.......
STEVE AND MARY GROESS
June 1, 2008
ROY,BETH AND FAMILY.SINCERLY REGRET HEARING ABOUT TODD.ARE SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
Linda Johnson
June 1, 2008
Roy, Beth, Dan, Joe, Jenny and family-
I was taken back when I saw Todd's notice in the paper Friday. It is very hard to loss a loved one. Just remember Todd is at peace and let God give the rest of you the comfort you need to get through this. We will keep you all in our prayers for the days to come.
With deepest sympthy-Jim, Linda, Joyce, Maggie, Will and Eddie Johnson
Alicia Sass
May 31, 2008
Todd... I'll miss talking to you when you used to call asking for Michelle at Ridges.
Michelle, keep your chin up. I know it'll be hard but you are a strong person and if there is anything I can do, please call me. Love to you both.
Sassy
Michelle Teal
May 31, 2008
Babe,
I miss you so much! I have a huge hole left in my heart-it aches so bad. I am so glad that you are not hurting anymore. You were so strong right up to the end. You kept your humor that I loved so much about you up to the end. I'm sorry I couldn't get you a helicopter ride home to the farm. I know you are at peace now and it will take me a LONG time to get over this. We were soulmates and will be forever! You were and are loved by many and we all will get through this together. I have a huge support group and I know that I will be ok eventually. I love you very much!!
Dan and Julie Wagner
May 30, 2008
Todd, you fought the good fight and it is time to rest. You did it your way. I would not have expected it any other way. You will live on in our hearts.
DAVID DAUBENSPECK
May 30, 2008
TODD YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL .SEE YOU THE OTHER SIDE.RIDE FAST
Kathy Prestidge
May 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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