Todd was born June 22, 1937 in Des Moines to Gurdon and Hortense Parker. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Iowa. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Todd worked with his Family Finance Business for 10 years after graduation. In 1969, he joined Johnson’s Clothing Co. and became partner with his best friend Larry Johnson in 1974. Most recently he was with Younkers Department Stores in the men’s suit department. Todd was an avid sports fan and loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and Dallas Cowboys. He also loved golf, fishing, and life in general. Todd officiated high school and small college football for 18 years and “ran the chains” for Iowa State University for 25 years.
Todd is survived by his wife, Diane; twin sisters, Mary (Rodger) Schneider and Kate (Dave) Johnson; previous wife, Arlene and their two children, Laurie (Scott) Howe and Brad (Ann) Parker; four grandchildren, Austin, Parker, Jacob, and Ben; three step-children, Wendee, Scott, and Tom; six step-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston and Independence Village in Waukee.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa.
