Todd Allen Carlson

EDGERTON/MADISON - Todd A. Carlson passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, from his human life into eternity due to complications of a blood infection. He was born on March 27, 1963, in Madison, Wis. Todd graduated from Madison West High School and proudly enlisted and served in the U.S. Airforce. He asked Terri Courtney Carlson on their first date on Dec. 31, 2009, and they married on April 12, 2013. Todd and Terri shared nearly 11 wonderful years together. Todd’s many loves included all living creatures, being a mechanic, real estate agent, singer in his band, painter and his favorite thing - singing and playing his music loud. He was on the Executive Board of the Painters and Allied Trades, Local No. 802 for several years and was a very proud union member. Even when he had his own painting company, he still supported his union brothers and sisters. Todd mostly loved spending time with Terri and his family. Todd lived a bold life and loved to tell Terri the stories of BT - Before Terri. From him running a 5K on a whim with a buddy in Madison, to skateboarding, motorcycles, ATV adventures, car racing, parachuting and even bungee jumping. He loved working on all the cars he has had over the years. For the past four years he poured most of his spare time into his newest crush, a 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible. Todd would want everyone to remember all the good times shared with him. He is within our hearts, the voice in our heads and in heaven, looking after us all and probably driving fast or laying down a classic “patch.” Todd leaves behind his loving wife, Terri; his favorite sister, Kelly (Martin Ohlin) Henry; brothers-in-law, Robert Courtney and Michael (Christine) Courtney; uncle, Dennis Johnson; nieces, Kari Henry; Lauren (Dylan) McCarthy and Stephanie Courtney; nephew, Joshua Courtney; in-laws, Patricia Halverson and Jack Courtney; and many cousins. Todd was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Tydrich; brother, Mark Holpin; step father-in-law, Lee Halverson; and his maternal grandparents. A public drive through visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. A public burial will be held at Albion Prairie Cemetery in Edgerton, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Family members encourage friends and relatives to attend the cemetery prayer. The family would like to thank the doctors and especially the amazing nursing and care staff at Unity Point Meriter ICU and IMCU for their compassionate care of Todd and Terri during their several visits the last 18 months. Todd will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but most especially by his wife and sister. Please know that he is in a better place looking after each of us and he is no longer in pain. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be gifted to the family to assist with medical expenses or in Todd's name to The River Food Pantry, Second Harvest Food Bank, Dane County Humane Society or Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 (608) 873-4590