Thomas E. Madson

Thomas E. Madson, 66, of Mabel, died Saturday, Oct.  4, 2014 at the Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel.

Tom was born June 2, 1948, in Lanesboro, to Talbert and Helen (Helgeson) Madson. In 1966, he graduated from John Marshall High School and then from the Rochester Community College with a degree in art. From 1968 to 1970, he proudly served in the United States Army and did one tour in Vietnam. He had worked at Weber & Judd and Harnacks Furniture in Rochester, and then Riverside Electronics in Rushford. In 1982, he married Mary Walters. They later divorced. For the last 20 years, he enjoyed spending time and living with Jackie Erlandson in Mabel. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed visiting grandchildren, painting, bowling, and fishing and hunting.

Tom is survived by a son, Todd Madson of Racine; a grandson, Trace Madson; special friend, Jackie Erlandson of Mabel; a sister, Joann Erickson of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Warren Madson of Calmar, Iowa; Jackie's children, Lisa Erlandson and Shane (Dawn) Erlandson; Jackie's son-in-law, Larry Rogich; and Jackie's siblings, Lyle (Connie) Amdahl, Jr., Joel (Nancy) Amdahl, Jeanette (Eldon) Dahl, Rev. Ronald Barth, and Alton (Sharon) Barth.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marissa; a sister, Susan O'Neil; a brother, Arden Madson; and Jackie's daughter, Lynn Rogich.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Ronald Barth officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Mengis Funeral Home, 301 N. Maple Street in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.