Todd Michael Godden, 77 of Elkader, Iowa passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point, Iowa. He was born October 18 1946 to Theodore “Ted” and Edith (Fairweather) Godden in Edgewood, Iowa. Todd graduated from Central High School and proudly joined and served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.
Todd was married to Jeanne Dettman, one son was born to this union. They later divorced. Throughout the years Todd worked at Polaris Plating, McTaggart Furniture and tended bar at Gene’s Place in Elkader. He most recently had worked at Northern Engraving in Waukon. He loved fishing, playing euchre and mushroom hunting. Todd was confirmed at First Congregational Church in Elkader, where he remained a member.
Surviving Todd are his son, Ky Godden of Decorah, Iowa; brother Ted Godden of Aplington, Iowa; niece, Renee Grace; three great nieces and nephews, Dion Grace, Alexia Sady and Noah Sady; and one great-great-nephew Keenan Sady. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Edith Godden; and sister, Sally Godden.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am with a visitation from 10 am to 11 am on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at First Congregational Church in Elkader Iowa with Pastor Linda Hauschild as the officiant.
Inurnment with Military Rites will be held at Eastside Cemetery in Elkader, Iowa.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader, Iowa is assisting the family with services.