Norman William Madsen

Norman William Madsen RACINE – Norman “Norm” W. Madsen, passed away on Saurday, March 10, 2012 at Oakridge Care Center in Union Grove. Norm was born in Menominee, Michigan on May 15, 1924, the son of the late Jens “Adolf” and Louise (nee: Gockel) Madsen. He proudly served in the United States Navy enlisting the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Norm was proud to take the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight to Washington, DC in April of 2011. On July 20, 1946 he was united in marriage to Doris Paulson. Together they enjoyed wintering in Florida for 22 years, worldwide travel including China, Middle East, Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, among other countries. Norm was an engineer for J. I. Case Company, retiring in 1988 after many years of service, as the Director of Administrative Services. Norm was an active member of Grace Church, including Grace Couples Bible Study, which he did for more than 20 years. He marched with the Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corp. After returning from service he was a member of the Legion Drum & Bugle Corp. Norm was a Scoutmaster for Troop 23. Later in life he learned to fly, even soloing. Norm had many interests; he enjoyed woodworking, golf, bridge, gardening, working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. Norm is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris and sons; Gary Norman (Carolyn) Madsen of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Scott David Madsen of Wauwatosa, Dale Victor (Joan) Madsen of Racine, eight grandchildren, Kevin, Brian Madsen, Sarah Madsen-Kasdorf, Peter Madsen, David Madsen, Mary Crockatt, Amber Madsen and Dana Madsen, great grandchildren, August, Julia Ann and Olivia Madsen. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Norm was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Eugene Madsen. Funeral services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Norm will be laid to rest with full military honors at Graceland Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturday before services from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Norm in a special way make direct memorials to Youth for Christ of Southeastern, WI, P.O. Box 081041, Racine, WI 53408, Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31, Racine, WI or to Stars & Stripes Honor Flight, P.O. Box 636, Port Washington, WI 53074 have been suggested. The Madsen family would like to extend a very special to Dr. Short for his many years of medical care and sincere friendship.

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Norman William Madsen

May 15, 1924 - March 10, 2012