Todd A Spaulding

Todd Alan Spaulding, 58, of Grand Island passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at All Faiths Funeral Home. Todd was a simple man. Please dress in your favorite Husker or sports team shirt. This will make him smile. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Todd was born on April 11, 1968, in Franklin, NE, son of Rita Anderson and Robert Brophy. Two special people in Todd’s life were Joe and Benita Spaulding, also best known as “Gramp and Nan.” He lived with them from age ten until he graduated. He always mentioned so many memories with his time growing up with them along with his sister, brothers, and cousins. They held a special place in his heart. In 1986, Todd graduated from Franklin High School, he continued his education and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1994. In 1994, his son, Caiden Jarick was born and the first to make him “Dad”. In 1997, Todd was united in marriage to Wendy Graves. Two beautiful daughters were born, Kaitlyn and Madelyn. Todd met the love of his life in 2004, Diane. They welcomed a daughter, Sydnie, into their blended family. Todd loved being a stepdad to Diane’s children, Kade and Faith. With all the kids together, Todd and Diane were considered by many as “The Brady Bunch.” In 2006, Todd and Diane were married in Wisner, NE, surrounded by some of their favorite people. Todd spent most of his early adult life in the construction industry. In 2000, he became an insurance adjuster, until his retirement in 2023. He continued to enjoy doing odd construction jobs for anyone who needed his assistance. After hours, he could be found in his garage arranging his tools until they were perfect while he fired up the grill to make the perfect steak or burger. He was the “Grill Master”. Todd enjoyed listening to music, watching a good western movie and of course any kind of sports with his wife, Diane. He loved to spend weekends at the ballfield watching his kids enjoy the same games he did and was looking forward to seeing his grandchildren grow and attend their events. Todd could always be found having a conversation with anyone that would listen, bragging about his children and grandchildren. Dad, Grampy and Stepdad were his favorite titles. He also adored his two spoiled dogs and granddogs that will miss him so much. Todd will be remembered as the ultimate jokester that could put a smile on any face. He lived life to the fullest and never took anything too seriously and was so ornery! He was always so proud of his sports career throughout high school and college. Todd was a selfless man that would help anyone that he could, often before himself and would spend his last dime doing it. We all remember him as being so caring and genuine. His is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diane Spaulding of Grand Island; children, Caiden Blakely of Golden, CO, Katie Spaulding of Dallas, TX, Maddie Spaulding of Grand Island, and Sydnie Spaulding of Lincoln, NE; step children, Kade (Kaylie) Leetch of Albion, NE and Faith (Eric) Garrelts of Stapleton, NE; grandchildren, Jerzi Sumpter and Jovi Sumpter of Stapleton, NE, Ava, Sophie and Tyley Leetch of Albion, NE and Lefty Garrelts of Stapleton, NE; mother, Rita Edgar of Counsil Bluffs, IA and father, Robert (Maureen) Brophy of Casa Grande, AZ; siblings, Christing (Jeff) Rumery of Omaha, NE, Lance (Doni) Spaulding of Council Bluffs, IA, Travis (Shelly) Spaulding of Youngsville, LA, Michelle (Jeremy) Bruce of Franklin, NE, Lori (Kevin) Unks of Eagle River, AK, and Nicole (Robert) Jasper of Riverside, FL; along with many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Todd was preceded in death by his stepfather, Rod Edgar and grandparents, Joe and Benita Spaulding, Gerald and Viola Brophy and Ray and Hazel Fiero.

Todd A Spaulding

April 11, 1968 - July 21, 2026

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April 11, 1968 - July 21, 2026

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