READING, Kan. – Todd Brett Nettleton, 63, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home near Reading, Kan. He was born Feb. 13, 1962, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Frank and Jennie Lee (Goldsmith) Nettleton.
Todd had grown up near the Lyndon, Kan., community and had lived near Reading for the last 21 years. He graduated from Lyndon High School in 1980.
Todd worked as a supervisor for Shawnee County Public Works Department until his retirement in 2024. He was a member of the Euclid Lodge No. 101 AF&AM, and the Miller United Methodist Church.
Todd was united in marriage to Kim Smulling, Sept. 12, 1998, in Miller, Kan.
Todd was preceded in death by his son, Tristan; and parents, Frank and Jennie Lee.
Todd is survived by his wife, Kim, of the home; two sons, Brett (Jesse) Nettleton, Emporia, Kan., and Rider Nettleton (Emily Scott), Kansas City, Mo.; daughter, Jennifer (Stephen) Beemer, Admire, Kan.; his three dogs, Rose, Pi and Max; brother, Tim Nettleton, Topeka; sister, Tammy (Jerry) VandeVelde, Lyndon; four grandchildren, Della, Lilah, Mora and Samantha, with Emmett on the way this fall; several nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, at Miller United Methodist Church, 2989 Road S,
Admire. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. Inurnment will be in the Ivy Cemetery at a later date.
A celebration of life party will be held at the farm Sept. 13, 2025, starting at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lyon County 4-H Shooting Sports, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
