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Todd Anthony Merriman
3/2/1962 - 7/19/2025
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Obituary For Todd Anthony Merriman
Todd Anthony Merriman
3/2/1962 - 7/19/2025
Todd A. Merriman 63 of Rapid City passed away on July 19, 2025.
Todd was born in deadwood South Dakota on March 2, 1962 to Teresa V Christensen and Glen Merriman. He grew up in Spearfish, Sturgis and resided in Rapid City.
Todd worked doing several jobs throughout the years. He laid carpet, vinyl flooring, hung sheet rock, did metal framing and was always tinkering with things. He would help a guy out if they needed it whether it’s working on a car or just helping his brother laying sod. Was willing to lend a helping hand generally most of the time if he could.
Todd was with Terrie Pataky for 13 years and helped her raise Andrea and Nick Feickert after their dad had passed away. Todd loved them as if they were his own. They had a lot of good times together over those 13 years.
Todd is survived by sister Cindy Wilson from Wyoming, brother Darol (Yvonne) Merriman from Minnesota, sister, Glenda (Don) Johnson from New Mexico, brother, Troy Christensen of Rapid City, sister, Crystal (Scott) Klabunde of Rapid City. He had his stepbrothers and sisters too. Jerry (Diana) Christensen from Alaska, Lynn (Robin) Christensen from Nebraska, Rodney Christensen from Wyoming, Cindy (Larry) Kostaneski of Rapid City, Wendy Watson, from California, Tim Christensen from Alaska. He had a lot of nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
Todd is preceded in death by his mom, Theresa Christensen, dad Glen Merriman and his stepdad Howard Christensen, Grandpa Antone Bauernfeind, Grandma Verle Bauernfeind, sister Renae Merriman, brother-in-law Dennis Wilson and stepbrother Danny Christensen.
Memorial Service will be determined at a later date.
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08/01/2025
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08/01/2025
Kinda funny Todd was probably in the bassinet next to me. We went to St Francis of Assisi in sturgis. I would see Todd once in a blue blue moon since 1980. You're home now Todd. Send me some energy when you get a moment.
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07/30/2025
I will always remember Todd's sense of humor. He loved to laugh and have fun. He was a hard worker and very intelligent. He could fix anything and do it with no complaints. He was also a very proud man. He wouldn't ask for anything, but would work for his supper. I fed him many, many meals. I will always remember him and his laughter. His zest for life. It's such a shock for him to end it all. R.I.P. TODD you are missed by many who loved you.
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07/27/2025
I am truly sad to hear of your passing ,I met Todd in Tacoma Washington he was my neighbor we quickly became friends i worked on his Harley we went riding together and enjoyed life ,his humor was funny he was always kind to me like a brother ,he would always say Rick dont loose me my friend your like a brother to me ,I went to Sturgis in 2019 and of course made it a point to come visit him in rapid city and at his mothers house ,I have been trying to reach him for the past year or so wondering why he hadn't reached out its not like Todd he always responded or left messages hey rick dont loose me brother so he's been on my mind a lot i tried his number his messenger nothing . today I thought I would check online to see if i could find him and so sad he has passed so shocked he was like a brother who would call and catch up laugh and always said i love you brother ,I love you Todd my brother rest in peace I will miss you and have this past year , my best go out to your family and mother who he loved so much .
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07/26/2025
May peace be with you our friend on your journey to the other side. R.I.P. Merriman. Our condolences to all of Todd's family for your loss.
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07/25/2025
I'll miss your 1:00 a.m. calls Love ya friend be free
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