Todd Oro Kuchenthal, of Payson, Utah, left his mortal body on August 25, 2021, at home with his beloved family at his side. He fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Portland, Oregon, on September 28, 1950, a son of Samuel Dwight Kuchenthal and Marion Shirley Davenport Kuchenthal. He grew up with a brother, David, in the Richmond, California area. He graduated from Deanza High School, Class of 1968, where he participated in sports, especially football and swimming. He was involved with the Sea Cadets for three years. He also graduated from Contra Costa College with a degree in engineering.
Todd married his sweetheart, Renata Marie Haase, on October 16, 1993, in the Oakland California LDS Temple. They lived the next 25 years in Auburn, California. Together they raised 6 children: Evonne, Keith, Eric, Shawn, Michael, and Ryan. Todd was an attentive husband, loving and guiding father, and was delighted to be a grandpa.
As a faithful member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, Todd gave of his time and talents in many church capacities, doing so gratefully and happily.
His hobbies over the years included shooting, prospecting for gold, motorcycling, and he took great joy in watching his children play sports. He enjoyed woodworking, specializing in making furniture. He was a life-long NFL 49’ers football enthusiast, particularly in the Joe Montana era.
He was employed in various industries, as he provided for his family. He owned and operated Toddco Painting of Auburn, California; he also worked as a pipefitter in the Bay area.
Todd is survived by his eternal companion, Renata; his children (and their spouses): Evonne (McNeal) Brown; Keith Sanchez, Eric Sanchez, Shawn Sanchez, Michael (Megan) Kuchenthal, and Ryan Kuchenthal; as well as his six grandchildren; and his brother, David (Janet) Kuchenthal, of Hercules, California. Todd is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church at 287 Poet Smith Drive, Auburn, California 95603. Interment will be at Auburn New Cemetery, 1040 Collins Drive, Auburn, California 95603.
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed starting at 10:45 a.m. at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/95252029021?pwd=RFVNQ0FYSUxlem1VUTR1RWJPME1Jdz09
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah 84651. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkermemorials.com.
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Ralph and Judy Swensen says
September 1, 2021 at 12:28 amRenata and family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Todd. We have many memories of you both here in Auburn and pray your family will be blessed with what you need to deal with this loss. Our love and prayers. Ralph and Judy Swensen
Ed Bubnis says
October 26, 2021 at 3:24 amSorry to hear of Todd’s passing. We worked together at the Port of San Francisco and enjoyed each others company. RIP my friend
Ron Aragon says
April 25, 2023 at 5:41 pmREST IN GOOD PEACE GOOD FRIEND
(MY TRIBUTE TO MY OLDEST AND MOST DEAREST PAL)
My friend Todd Kuchenthal since about 3rd?4th? grade at Belding School in Richmond. We have been entertaining crowds since about 4th or 5th grade (grade school skit with our pal James Thacker), “Grapo Mix, Grapo Mix, new and sparkling drink, young or old, hot or cold, it keeps you in the pink…, and that ain’t allllll….,” Last I heard, Todd lives in the far north of California, or maybe Oregon? because, he always called it “God’s country” and I believe him, because I have lived in Salem, and one of my three sisters lives up in Oregon (she moved from Salem to Rogue River, and now back to Salem), and I have a couple of nieces and a nephew who live in Roseburg, Oregon and beyond.