IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James
Madsen
December 21, 1950 – October 17, 2023
Obituary
James "Jim" F. Madsen, age 72, passed away on October 17, 2023, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He was born to parents, Nels and Anna Mae (Hart) Madsen, on December 21, 1950, in Wisconsin.
Jim attended high school at Wauwatosa East, then enlisted in the Air Force. Conflicts during his career included the Vietnam War and Persian Gulf. He spent eight years, from 1970-1978, active in the Air Force and an additional fifteen years from 1978-1993, in the Air National Guard. Jim loved his country and was very proud of his service record and supporting fellow Veterans. In civilian life, he worked for the United States Post Office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife, Cathy to retire in 2013. His love of the Fox Valley and of boating on the lakes and rivers drew him here. Jim enjoyed a wonderful community of friends during his time in Oshkosh. Jim also had a love of cars and entered his Corvette and hot rod into various car shows. He was an avid fan of auto racing and watching the Indy 500, which he first attended with his father and brother in the 60's, then returned to attend with family and friends over 49 years. Watching football and rooting for the Packers and Badgers were also favorite pastimes.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Schutts) Madsen; daughter, Sue (David) Breuer; son, Scott Madsen, grandchildren, Lucia Breuer, Melody Madsen, and Norah Madsen; sister, Lois (Bob) Pegarsch; and many loving nieces; nephews; family and friends.
Preceded by his parents, and his older brother, Rick Madsen.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, for their wonderful support and treatment, and the staff at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, for making him extremely comfortable during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to some of Jim's favorite charities; Shriners Hospital for children, St. Jude's, and to any Veteran's Home.
A celebration of life, with military honors, will take place in Spring/ Summer 2024. His final resting place will be at the Union Grove Cemetery.
Jim attended high school at Wauwatosa East, then enlisted in the Air Force. Conflicts during his career included the Vietnam War and Persian Gulf. He spent eight years, from 1970-1978, active in the Air Force and an additional fifteen years from 1978-1993, in the Air National Guard. Jim loved his country and was very proud of his service record and supporting fellow Veterans. In civilian life, he worked for the United States Post Office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife, Cathy to retire in 2013. His love of the Fox Valley and of boating on the lakes and rivers drew him here. Jim enjoyed a wonderful community of friends during his time in Oshkosh. Jim also had a love of cars and entered his Corvette and hot rod into various car shows. He was an avid fan of auto racing and watching the Indy 500, which he first attended with his father and brother in the 60's, then returned to attend with family and friends over 49 years. Watching football and rooting for the Packers and Badgers were also favorite pastimes.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Schutts) Madsen; daughter, Sue (David) Breuer; son, Scott Madsen, grandchildren, Lucia Breuer, Melody Madsen, and Norah Madsen; sister, Lois (Bob) Pegarsch; and many loving nieces; nephews; family and friends.
Preceded by his parents, and his older brother, Rick Madsen.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, for their wonderful support and treatment, and the staff at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, for making him extremely comfortable during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to some of Jim's favorite charities; Shriners Hospital for children, St. Jude's, and to any Veteran's Home.
A celebration of life, with military honors, will take place in Spring/ Summer 2024. His final resting place will be at the Union Grove Cemetery.
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