On Aug. 9, 1956, Todd was born in Crete to Ruth and Henry Bruns.
Todd grew up on a farm east of Dorchester with his parents and two older sisters, Nikki and Leslie. Todd went to, and graduated from, Dorchester High school in 1974. This is where he met is high school sweetheart, Karen Hromek, in 1974, as well. Todd and Karen were married Sept. 5, 1981. They had two children, Jamie and Scott. In 2012, Todd became a proud grandpa to Harrison.
Todd worked and retired from Tenneco in Seward after 45 years with the company. In his retirement, Todd enjoyed, NASCAR, WWE, woodworking, reading, napping and watching sporting events of his grandson.
Todd is survived by his wife of 41 years, Karen Bruns, of Dorchester; daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Jamie, Kelly and Harrison Vyhnalek of Dorchester; son, Scott Bruns of Lincoln; sisters, Leslie Bruns of Auburn and Nicki Jennings, Evanston, Wyoming; in-laws include, Vicky and Steve Parks, Bill and Terri Hromek, Bruce Hromek, Kelli Hromek, Larry (Moe) Hromek and Robin Usher; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life and lunch will be at the Dorchester Legion, Saturday, May 6, from 1 - 4 p.m. Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home.
