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Never forget working with a real pro and a wonderful guy and friend, my buddy Dick. Miss ya. Mike H
Mike Herdener
November 18, 2022
Portland, Oregon
Madsen, Richard E. 96 02/20/1914 11/20/2010 Richard "Dick" Madsen, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Nov. 20, 2010, with his family at his side. Dick was born Feb. 20, 1914, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, into a Danish-American family. The Madsens were proud of their heritage and loyalty to...
Read MoreNever forget working with a real pro and a wonderful guy and friend, my buddy Dick. Miss ya. Mike H
Mike Herdener
November 18, 2022
I am sorry for your loss, and at the same time know that you were blessed to have a man like Dick in your lives. He was, loving, gentle, honorable -- one of the good ones. I always think of him when I sit at the table in TaborSpace (at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church) that used to be the meal table for him and Mildred. It is a wonderful memory. I wish you peace.
Carley Friesen
November 27, 2010 | Portland, OR
While reading the obituaries a day ago, I noticed a name that was familiar to me. Upon reading the entry, I realized that it was not my boyhood friend, but rather his father. I would like to express my condolences and to share my feelings, not only of your dad, but of your whole family. I played at your house a lot. Usually all of you three sons where involved. I remember your mother as always gracious and caring. Your dad would come home from work, always in good spirits. I never...
November 26, 2010
A fun night at the bowling alley but time to go.
We lost one of the great old-time salesmen in Richard "Dick" Madsen. I had the pleasure of working with him for several years and learned to appreciate his low key style, his ability to build a rapport with the customer and service the heck out of them, all the while exchanging puns and quips. And he was a good family man who had his priorities in all the right places. His sense of humor was exceptional and he could deliver punch lines as dryly as the best of them. We grew to love him over...
Mike Herdener
November 24, 2010 | Milwaukie, OR
Tom and Sandi,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
Jon & Pat Meyer
Jon Meyer
November 24, 2010 | Baltimore, MD