Todd Kirschbaum

Todd B. Kirschbaum, 61, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of rural Beaman, Iowa passed away at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center on Monday, February 4, 2013. As was Todds wish, his body has been cremated. A Memorial Motorcycle Ride & Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the spring when weather permits and will be posted online and in the Times Republication. Memorials may be directed to Mitchell Funeral Home on behalf of the Kirschbaum Family. The son of Dr. Arthur Kirschbaum and Dr. Nylene Eckles (Kirschbaum) was born on June 13, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up and attended school in the Houston area. Todd joined ABATE of Iowa in April 1992 and became a lifetime member in 1999.He served proudly as an ABATE of Iowa District 6 Legislative Officer from 1996-2000.He volunteered his time to the Beaman Lions Club serving as a Lifelong member and assisted in building the Library and playground. Todd was united together with Lori Jean Ficken (Smith) in 2003 and married on August 2, 2006. He was last employed by JBS in Maintenance, Hazmat Specialty Rescue, and B & E. One of his biggest joys in life were spending many countless hours talking about and playing with his many grandchildren whom he greatly adored and loved with all of his heart. Todds first love was being a longtime Biker; it was never about the destination, but about the journey along the highway to see all the people, places, and to ride with his brothers. Todd also had great interest in raising hogs, surfing, scuba diving, playing drums, listening to music, watching movies and cartoons with the grandkids, and playing with his beloved dogs Remi, Baxter, CeCe Rider, and Hera. Todd is survived by his wife, Lori Jean Kirschbaum of Marshalltown, Ia., his children Damon (Samantha) Kirschbaum of Houston, Texas, Andrea (Ficken) Thompson (Nicholas Davis) of Maquoketa, Ia., Michael Ficken of Marshalltown, Ia., Mistrey Ficken (Mike Beach) of Gladbrook, Ia. Grandbabies are Aliyah, Adrian, Kirstyn, Maddisyn, Jaycob, Ethan, Owen, Raven, Blake, Deja, Braiden, and Kaylee and his nephew Jeff (Theresa) Kirschbaum. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Arthur Kirschbaum and Dr. Nylene Eckles (Kirschbaum) and a brother Lyn Eckles. Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend Always Remember, Ride Free, Live Free. up there in Heaven. Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us His timing is the best.