David L. Mador

David Lee Mador passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 76.
He was born on June 25, 1948, in Faribault, MN. David worked as an engineer before being hired on by the state of Minnesota as a Conservation Officer. He was very proud to have been an Officer and was honored several times by various organizations for his service. After retirement, David was diagnosised with Polycystic Kidney Disease, which required the eventual removal of his kidneys followed by dialysis three days a week for five years. Dialysis is hard on the body and after 10 hospitalizations in less than 12 months, he was tired. On Saturday morning, David made the decision to move to comfort cares. He passed peacefully on his own terms Monday morning. For those who new David, this should come as no surprise as he did everything on his own terms! We will miss him but take great comfort in knowing he is free from pain and suffering.
David was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mador, daughter Teresa Bass, wife Carla Mador, brother Doug Mador, and ex-wife Sandy Mador. David is survived by his children Todd Mador and his children (Bridget, Samantha and Trey) and Kara (Bruce) Christenson and their children (Jacob, Emily, Erik and Nicole) and his stepson Cory (Amy) Lewis and Teresa's children (Jessica, Jacob, and Derrick) as well as several great grandchildren and nephews. While David did not want a service, he did want those who knew him to raise a glass in his honor. His final request was to have his ashes spread on his favorite grouse trail in Northern Minnesota.
If you wish to share memories of David, please visit Rochester Cremation Service's website at rochestercremationservicesmn.com.