Todd Kane
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 9, 2017 @ 3:54 pm In 2017,Obituaries | 25 Comments
Todd Joseph Kane, age 42 of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly following a snowmobiling accident on Saturday, January 7, 2017. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 4:00-8:00PM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church. Todd will be laid to rest at Credit River Cemetery. Father Tom Walker will preside. Urn bearers will be Jon Haas, Jim Kane, Doug Johnson, Tom Johnson, Luke Dueffert and Matt Dueffert.
On February 3, 1974 in Shakopee, Joe and Connie (Dueffert) Kane celebrated the birth of their second and youngest son, Todd Joseph Kane. Todd attended St. Michael Catholic School and Prior Lake High School where he enjoyed many activities, especially football. During his junior and senior year he was the starting quarterback, just like his lifelong role model, Denver Broncos’ quarterback, John Elway.
Following his high school graduation in 1992, Todd briefly attended college in Winona and worked odd jobs until his brother encouraged him to discover his true calling—the car business. Tim recognized that Todd’s personality and people skills made him an ideal salesman. Todd’s career spanning twenty-plus years began when he went to Airlake Ford in Lakeville pursuing a sales job even though they weren’t hiring. He won over the sales manager who hired him on the spot. Then he moved to New Prague, and worked his way up to Sales Manager at the Ford dealership. He bought a house and made that area his home. For the past seven years, he has lived in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, working as Sales Director for Don Johnson Motors. The Rice Lake community has been like a second family for Todd, and he integrated himself into the community.
Throughout his life, Todd demonstrated what it meant to be a loyal friend. Regardless of distance and transitions in life, Todd maintained friendships and rarely, if ever, let them fall to the wayside. He always enjoyed spending time with people, whether it was a round of golf, a game of softball, volleyball, dart ball, or singing a country tune on karaoke night. If there was a good time being had, Todd was most likely at the center.
There’s a saying, “Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.” Todd most definitely lived. His fun-loving, charismatic personality will always be remembered by those who loved him most, his parents, Joe and Connie Kane; brother, Tim Kane; niece and godchild, Kaitlyn Kane; grandmother, Laverne Dueffert; his strong-willed dog, Boomer, and Todd’s many other relatives and friends
Todd will be greeted in heaven by his grandfather, Edward Dueffert, and grandparents, John and Agnes Kane
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Dear Family,
I heard the sad news late last week about Todd”s passing.
I am very sorry and without words about it.
I remember Todd was a very good person with natural virtue.
He was bright and funny, a joy to be around.
May God grant you peace. He was a good one and will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Mr. William Olson
Coach and Teacher,
St. Michael School
I am so sorry to Todd’s family and friends! Such a sad loss and a great man to leave so soon. Sending love and comfort and peace!!
Dear Connie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Gods peace to you.
Marla Kramer and the staff at Pathways
So very sorry for this loss. Todd was a great guy and will be missed in the Rice Lake community. Prayers and peace for his family and all who knew him.
My condolences to Tim and his family. Had the pleasure of meeting Todd while he was in town visiting Tim. From all the wonderful stories I have heard, Todd will be missed by many people as well as his loving family.
Prayers and peace for the family.
Dear Connie and family,
Greg and I were so sad to hear of the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for God’s comfort and peace for all of you.
In Christ,
Lynda and Greg Gentz
Dear Joe and Connie,
Cannot express enough how sorry I am for your loss. Hugs!!
Love, Julie Farnsworth
Connie, Joe and Tim.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Connie and Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words cannot express how sad this is with the passing of Todd. He is in a most beautiful place in Heaven with our Father. Still, Todd was way too young to leave us. Take care.
Roman and Jan Hertaus
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe , Connie & Tim, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and ease your pain. Rest in peace Todd. With Deepest Sympathy.
Dear Joe, Connie and Tim,
My deepest sympathies. Todd(Whitey) was an outstanding friend! I will miss him dearly. He always called me Meathead… He was a brother! We would text every few weeks. He always made me smile, I always had his back! I hope you find peace. I pray for you all! He doesn’t become as great as he was without you.
-Joey Reyes
Connie, Joe. & Tim, Our condolences regarding the loss of your son and brother Todd. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie, Joe and Tim- My condolences on the loss of Todd’s life. He lead his life with the most outward showing of love for everyone. The few times he would be back in Prior Lake each summer, we would run into him at E&I. He always picked up right where everyone left off and showed such great enthusiasm for everyone’s life. You raised such a wonderful man of character. Tim- My heart breaks for your loss of your only brother. I hope you all find more moments of gratitude than sorrow over time. We will miss his bright infectious smile.
Dear Joe and Connie,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My most sincere condolences.
Nita
Joe, Connie and Tim,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. No one is ever prepared for this type of loss. My heart goes out to each of you!
Joe, Connie, and Tim,
Great memories as kids running around the neighborhood, playing games, and having fun. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Todd will be greatly missed.
Tim – so sorry to hear about your brother Todd. May he be at peace with the Good Lord in Heaven and may you and your family find comfort knowing that he is now home with the Lord. God Bless your family
Joe, Connie & Tim,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. We remember Todd as a very kind & fun loving young man.
Gayle & Steve Potas
Dear Joe, Connie and Tim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I cherish the many good memories of Todd’s ability to make people laugh and of us playing basketball together at St. Michael’s. I will always remember his Denver Broncos Zubaz during a football Captain’s practice at Prior Lake High School. He left us too soon . Sincerely, Matthew Herdt
Dear Joe,Connie and Tim.I wish I had the words to tell you how sorry and sad we feel
about your loss of Todd.What a wonderful young man he was.We had so much fun and
so many laughs with him and Amy over the years.I believe that now they are singing and
laughing with the Angels.Even knowing that can’t begin to take your pain away right now.
We were blessed to have Todd in our lives and in the life or our dear Amy.I’m very thankful
to have known you all also.What a neat family.You did a great job of raising Todd and teaching
him humbleness and humility.Also how to love people and always be ready to help out in any
situation.Wish we could do or say more to make this loss easier,but we can’t.But we can and
will pray for all of you,that you feel peace and compassion in knowing how much Todd,and
you all are loved by many.Please call or write if there’s anything we can do.I know that we can
relate to you all.Shorty,Trudy,Woody,Tammy and Haley Affolter
Joe, Connie & Tim,
My thoughts & prayers are with you at the loss of Todd. While teaching at St. Michael School, I do remember both Tim & Todd even though I didn’t have them in class. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort knowing you’ll see him again in heaven.
Joe and Connie,
So sorry to hear about Todd’s death. My son is the same age and I cannot imagine the heartbreak of losing him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
Susan Stolarcek
Hi all,
I went to high school with Todd, and as you know, he was a really good guy.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Matthew
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Thoughts and prayers go out to Todd’s family. Todd was a great person and he will greatly missed.