JAMES T. MADSON
James T. Madson, age 80, of 10633 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Jim was born Dec. 26, 1926, in the town of Cato, son of the late Palmer J. and Christina (Griffin) Madson. He was baptized and confirmed at the former Gjerpen Lutheran Church. He attended three years of high school at Manitowoc Lincoln High School, spending his last year at Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1944.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Valders American Legion Post 28 and the Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659.
He married Ramona I. Haupt on July 29, 1950, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Jim was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church, serving in numerous capacities. In their early years, Jim and Ramona served as Luther League Advisors. Jim later served on the Board of Evangelism, the original Faith building committee, and was a Congregation President and Secretary. He taught Bethel classes and Sunday School. He held the positions of Secretary and Sexton of the Faith Lutheran Cemetery Association.
Jim was an award-winning insurance salesman for more than 36 years, during which he served two terms as president of the Manitowoc County Life Underwriters Association. He was on the Board of Directors of the Lakeland Mutual Insurance Company for 22 years, and on the Kossuth Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, where he served as president for five years.
Jim was a dedicated civil servant, holding the office of Cato Town Clerk for 14 years. An active member of the Valders Lions Club, he was elected secretary and president during his years of membership.
After his retirement in 1992, Jim enjoyed woodworking and driving semitrailer for his brother Larry with Madson Trucking, as well as tending an impressive garden each summer. Jim enjoyed breakfast with his buddies.
Jim will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of fishing and card playing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who always made time for his loved ones.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Grace Eva and Betty Petri; one brother: Gordon Madson; one sister-in-law: Hilda Haupt; and three brothers-in-law: Ken Petri, Robert Haupt and Fritz Haupt.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Bill Gruenstern. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Valders American Legion and the Manitowoc V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. Jim will be laid to rest at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders at a later date following cremation. Gathering and time of remembrance will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Jim name.
The family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Rivers Bend and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2007
James T. Madson, age 80, of 10633 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Jim was born Dec. 26, 1926, in the town of Cato, son of the late Palmer J. and Christina (Griffin) Madson. He was baptized and confirmed at the former Gjerpen Lutheran Church. He attended three years of high school at Manitowoc Lincoln High School, spending his last year at Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1944.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Valders American Legion Post 28 and the Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659.
He married Ramona I. Haupt on July 29, 1950, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Jim was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church, serving in numerous capacities. In their early years, Jim and Ramona served as Luther League Advisors. Jim later served on the Board of Evangelism, the original Faith building committee, and was a Congregation President and Secretary. He taught Bethel classes and Sunday School. He held the positions of Secretary and Sexton of the Faith Lutheran Cemetery Association.
Jim was an award-winning insurance salesman for more than 36 years, during which he served two terms as president of the Manitowoc County Life Underwriters Association. He was on the Board of Directors of the Lakeland Mutual Insurance Company for 22 years, and on the Kossuth Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, where he served as president for five years.
Jim was a dedicated civil servant, holding the office of Cato Town Clerk for 14 years. An active member of the Valders Lions Club, he was elected secretary and president during his years of membership.
After his retirement in 1992, Jim enjoyed woodworking and driving semitrailer for his brother Larry with Madson Trucking, as well as tending an impressive garden each summer. Jim enjoyed breakfast with his buddies.
Jim will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of fishing and card playing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who always made time for his loved ones.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Grace Eva and Betty Petri; one brother: Gordon Madson; one sister-in-law: Hilda Haupt; and three brothers-in-law: Ken Petri, Robert Haupt and Fritz Haupt.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Bill Gruenstern. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Valders American Legion and the Manitowoc V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. Jim will be laid to rest at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders at a later date following cremation. Gathering and time of remembrance will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Jim name.
The family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Rivers Bend and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2007
JAMES T. MADSON
James T. Madson, age 80, of 10633 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Jim was born Dec. 26, 1926, in the town of Cato, son of the late Palmer J. and Christina (Griffin) Madson. He was baptized and confirmed at the former Gjerpen Lutheran Church. He attended three years of high school at Manitowoc Lincoln High School, spending his last year at Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1944.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Valders American Legion Post 28 and the Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659.
He married Ramona I. Haupt on July 29, 1950, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Jim was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church, serving in numerous capacities. In their early years, Jim and Ramona served as Luther League Advisors. Jim later served on the Board of Evangelism, the original Faith building committee, and was a Congregation President and Secretary. He taught Bethel classes and Sunday School. He held the positions of Secretary and Sexton of the Faith Lutheran Cemetery Association.
Jim was an award-winning insurance salesman for more than 36 years, during which he served two terms as president of the Manitowoc County Life Underwriters Association. He was on the Board of Directors of the Lakeland Mutual Insurance Company for 22 years, and on the Kossuth Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, where he served as president for five years.
Jim was a dedicated civil servant, holding the office of Cato Town Clerk for 14 years. An active member of the Valders Lions Club, he was elected secretary and president during his years of membership.
After his retirement in 1992, Jim enjoyed woodworking and driving semitrailer for his brother Larry with Madson Trucking, as well as tending an impressive garden each summer. Jim enjoyed breakfast with his buddies.
Jim will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of fishing and card playing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who always made time for his loved ones.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Grace Eva and Betty Petri; one brother: Gordon Madson; one sister-in-law: Hilda Haupt; and three brothers-in-law: Ken Petri, Robert Haupt and Fritz Haupt.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Bill Gruenstern. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Valders American Legion and the Manitowoc V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. Jim will be laid to rest at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders at a later date following cremation. Gathering and time of remembrance will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Jim name.
The family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Rivers Bend and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2007
James T. Madson, age 80, of 10633 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Jim was born Dec. 26, 1926, in the town of Cato, son of the late Palmer J. and Christina (Griffin) Madson. He was baptized and confirmed at the former Gjerpen Lutheran Church. He attended three years of high school at Manitowoc Lincoln High School, spending his last year at Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1944.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Valders American Legion Post 28 and the Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659.
He married Ramona I. Haupt on July 29, 1950, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Jim was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church, serving in numerous capacities. In their early years, Jim and Ramona served as Luther League Advisors. Jim later served on the Board of Evangelism, the original Faith building committee, and was a Congregation President and Secretary. He taught Bethel classes and Sunday School. He held the positions of Secretary and Sexton of the Faith Lutheran Cemetery Association.
Jim was an award-winning insurance salesman for more than 36 years, during which he served two terms as president of the Manitowoc County Life Underwriters Association. He was on the Board of Directors of the Lakeland Mutual Insurance Company for 22 years, and on the Kossuth Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, where he served as president for five years.
Jim was a dedicated civil servant, holding the office of Cato Town Clerk for 14 years. An active member of the Valders Lions Club, he was elected secretary and president during his years of membership.
After his retirement in 1992, Jim enjoyed woodworking and driving semitrailer for his brother Larry with Madson Trucking, as well as tending an impressive garden each summer. Jim enjoyed breakfast with his buddies.
Jim will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of fishing and card playing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who always made time for his loved ones.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Grace Eva and Betty Petri; one brother: Gordon Madson; one sister-in-law: Hilda Haupt; and three brothers-in-law: Ken Petri, Robert Haupt and Fritz Haupt.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Bill Gruenstern. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Valders American Legion and the Manitowoc V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. Jim will be laid to rest at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders at a later date following cremation. Gathering and time of remembrance will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Jim name.
The family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Rivers Bend and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2007
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