Todd Russell Gohmann

GOHMANN, Todd Russell, age 52 of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton comforted by his wife and family following a brave fight with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Todd was born on October 6, 1963 in Dayton to the late Bruce J. and Mildred J. Pearson Gohmann. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, and children, Bethany (Luke) Conley and Brianne King. Todd was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Adlena Bussinger, his brother-in-law, Jeff Rush, and dear cousin, Philip Jackowski. Also surviving are his brothers, Rob (Anna) and Bruce (Renee), sisters, Laurie (Chester) Shear and Julie Spirito. Todd was cherished by special cousins, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, and numerous loving friends and coaches. He graduated in 1982 from Alter High School where he was captain of the Knights football team and earned special mention All-State honors his senior year. In 2014, he was inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame. Todd attended Georgetown College in Kentucky on a football scholarship. While playing for the Tigers, he was named honorable mention All American in 1985 and graduated in 1987. Todd maintained lifelong friendships with his teammates, thoroughly enjoying their “havin’ time”. After college he joined his family’s business, G&F Tool, established by his father in 1976. As president, Todd was head of sales and formed many lifelong friendships with his customers. Todd was an avid golfer and member of NCR Country Club. He enjoyed fishing and annual Norris Lake and hiking/cabin trips. A favorite pastime was going to Fricker’s after work and hanging out with his “Fricker’s buddies”. He was a huge Browns fan, never giving up on his team. Friends may call from 4-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd., Dayton, OH 45429 and from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45459, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Fr. Tom Schmidt officiating. Burial Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Alter High School Athletics. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Todd was a pillar of strength (mind and body) and will always be remembered as a gentle, loving soul with a larger-than-life personality. We firmly believe Todd’s first words on entering heaven were a resounding “HOWDY”!! He lived life to its fullest: “I did it My Way”. We love you Todd, and you will be tremendously missed by all—especially by “the redhead”.