This news  deeply upset me. I got to know Todd in the 1980s while attending Arizona;State. Always enjoyed hanging out with him. Had a great sense of humor and a great laugh. I will miss him.

Todd’s Desk was right outside my “ WOW FACTOR” Traffic Room so he was the first person I’d see when coming and going! Talking baseball, family, politics and he was also the sales rep for various remote broadcasts soooo…we got to know each other quite well! He was a “ brother from another mother” and I miss him daily!!🙏😢❤️
~Danny Davis

When I think of my childhood  in Arizona, The Krauss Family are a major part of those memories. I’m so devastated and sad to hear of Todd’s passing. Todd was an amazing father, husband, head coach, and friend. I remember he was a great story teller and always knew how to make you crack a smile. He is the sole reason I played quarterback for most of my football career, and will always be my first head coach.  He truly was a larger than life man, and I was blessed to be able to have such great memories with him and the entire Krauss family. I’m thinking of each of you and wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Jeannie, Taylor, Logan & Ty,
We are in such disbelief. Todd was such a fun loving man who was so much fun to be around! No one could tell a story like he could! The Custer family has so many fun memories of all of us together. We actually were talking about when Blake and Todd coached Ty and Cody on their first soccer team! Our 3 year old grandson just had his first game last week and that got us thinking back to when we first met y’all when the boys were 3 and Todd and Blake thought they should be like Pele! You couldn’t help but smile when you were around Todd!! I know he will be missed terribly! Sending love and prayers to you and your whole family. 
Denise Custer

Hi Todd, we are angry with fate because it decided to interrupt your journey in this life....but your memory is alive more than ever, because the little time we spent together when we were younger, thanks to your friend John Knight showed us a nice, smiling person, a friend....who upon his return to Italy after over thirty years did not fail to come back to greet us and hug us again and remember happy moments.....your body he left us, but not you... one day we will meet again to hug each other again together with all our loved ones and friends.... bye Todd

From Punta Marina Terme, Italy, deepest condolences and a big hug to the Krauss family
Luca and Catia Rosetti

My heart aches for Todd’s family. I hope they can find some comfort in knowing how much Todd truly loved them. His eyes would light up when he would talk about his family- he was so incredibly proud of all his kids. Todd was an absolute people person, so gregarious and funny. Quick to take anyone under his wing and lend a helping hand. I can’t wait to hear another one of your hilarious stories when we meet again someday, Todd. Rest in paradise.

My heart is breaking for Todd's family, who he loved so much, and everyone else who knew this funny, generous, and kind-hearted man. I worked with Todd at two different stations here in Phoenix, and in fact took my current job because he said it was a great place to work. He was right about that, but it won't be the same here without him. There is a hole in all our hearts here at DVMG which can never be filled. He will be forever missed by everyone who knew him.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Krauss family.  Todd was such a great friend.  He was always willing to help anyone with anything.  I had the pleasure of working with him a few times in my career.  He was always upbeat and fun.  He loved people and they loved him right back.  He loved his family with all of his heart.  He was proud of each and everyone of them.  He was so happy to be a grandpa!  The world will not be the same without Todd in it.  I pray that his family takes solace in knowing how much he loved them.  Keep him alive through your memories, hear his laughter and repeat it.  

God bless you all,

I never got to take any pictures with Todd but I do have lots of memories of us. I still remember when I called Ty on my birthday cause my dad was gone and power was off and I didn't know who else to call. You guys immediately left what you guys were doing and came and picked me up and even took me out for my birthday. You taught me how to play pool and while doing so you took the time to get to know me as a person, and I always remember you telling me at how amazed you were with me and how I handled situations as a young teen. Eventually I got invited over for thanksgiving and it was always a blast. You always had me laughing up a storm and teaching me something new about sports or entertainment. You were an amazing soul that was hard but also easy to find you were kind of a loud guy. I never had the best relationship with my dad but I always had you and I'm thankful to have had someone like you in my life not just as a friend but as a dad you will forever be missed

My deepest condolences to the Krauss Family. I worked with Todd at Riviera Broadcasting and again at Desert Valley Media Group. Todd was an amazing person. He was so genuine. He had the gift of gab and the ability to build lasting relationships with everyone he met. He was a stellar salesman and he was SO Funny!! I will miss his funny stories of his time in radio and tv. He would have all of us in the office in stitches laughing so hard until our sides hurt or until we were crying.  We were just chatting in the office on Friday and I cannot believe he is gone. My heart breaks for his family. He was so proud of his kids and showed all of us  photos of his grandson. He loved his wife and family very much. He will be missed by all.
Until we meet again Todd. You were much loved by everyone.

OBITUARY

Todd Andrew Krauss

1 January, 1963 – 7 April, 2024

Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary

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