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Fred E. Madsen, born November 8, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to Fred C. and Bernice L. Madsen passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and spouses, Liola and George Leslie, Lady Jean and Clarence Laust, sister Ian Karras. Son-in-law Shawn Lanham, daughter-in-law Patricia Madsen. Fred was a Navy Veteran. He started his career in insurance with St. Paul Fire Marine in 1947, moving and advancing until finally joining “the best company I ever worked for” – USAA, retiring after 23 years. He was an active volunteer with the USAA Golden Eagles and other civic and charitable organizations serving as an officer and on Boards of Directors. He was active in his parish of St. Brigid until his failing health slowed him down. He sang in the first Saturday evening (6 p.m.) choir, served on the Pastoral Team, the boards of Building Campaign One and Two, Finance Committee, Eucharistic Minister, and Lector. He was a member of the Young at Heart and Guadalupanos. He loved being a volunteer Santa Claus, starting with his nieces and nephews, children of friends, and neighbors continuing on with churches and organizations, finally 25 years with Penny Ponsion’s Kids Day Out at St. Brigid and St. Francis of Assisi. He retired after 60 years. Fred is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alberta, son, Major (retired) Fred E. Madsen USMC (wife Maryann), daughters, Susan Goodwill (husband David) and Lisa Madsen. In-laws Theodore and Georgieanna Kleiter and Geraldine Kleiter. Four grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Fred loved his wife, children, grand-children, great-grandchildren, his church, friends, dancing and sports. A special “thank you” to Dr. Kristi Clark, the staffs at Health Texas, Vitas Hospice and The Cliffs. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, January 12th 6pm to 9pm with a Rosary to begin at 7pm, Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. Mass of Resurrection, Friday, Jan. 13th at 10:00 am St. Brigid Catholic Church, 6907 Kitchener St. Private Interment In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Brigid Catholic Church Building Fund, St. Vincent de Paul Society or Guadalupano Society, or a charity of your choice.

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Fred E. Madsen

November 8, 1925 - December 11, 2016