Albert S. Madsen, 85

(Veteran)

Albert S. “Bud” Madsen, 85, of Blair, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 20, at First Lutheran Church. Military graveside services were held at the Blair Cemetery.

Albert Sidney Madsen was born June 9, 1922, in Blair to Albert and Anna (Andersen) Madsen. After completing his schooling, he was engaged in farming until Nov. 6, 1942, when he was inducted into the Army.

He served with the 22nd Tank Battalion of the 11th Armored Division as a tank driver. He saw combat in the Ardennes, Rhineland and central European campaigns. He was discharged on Jan. 9, 1946.

On Oct. 23, 1948, he married Alice Thompson at the First Lutheran Church in Blair.

He was a baptized and confirmed member of First Lutheran Church. He was also a member of American Legion Post No. 154 of Blair.

With the exception of his Army service and six years living in Redland, Calif., his life was spent in the Herman and Blair areas, where he was a machinist for Kelly Ryan for 42 years. He retired in January 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; children and spouses, Steven and Lucy Madsen of Omaha, Tia Weis of Spokane, Wash., Mark and Shona Madsen and Douglas and Susan Madsen, all of Blair; eight grandchildren n; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther Madsen and Lucille Wulf, both of Blair; and brother, Darrel Madsen of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Irma Bray.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

#2 World Herald 19 Feb 2008

Madsen – Albert “Bud”, age 85, of Blair. Survived by wife, Alice; 4 children and spouses, Steven and Lucy, of Omaha, Tia Weis, Spokane, WA, Mark and Shona, of Blair, Douglas and Susan, of Blair; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Esther Madsen, of Blair, and Lucille Wulf, of Blair, Darrel Madsen, of Fremont.

Services Wed 10:30 am, First Lutheran Church. Burial Blair Cemetery. Visitation starts 12 pm Tues. with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home Blair, NE 402-426-2191

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Albert (Bud) Madsen

Born Jun 9, 1922 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest February 18, 2008 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2008 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Minister: Pastor Mike Knudson. Organist: Clare Cowing. Musical Selections: “Go Rest High On That Mountain”, “When I Get Where I’m Going”, Congregational Hymns: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “Amazing Grace”

Casketbearers: Bill Jensen, Chris Madsen, Kent Rasmussen, Tom Jensen, Bradley Matzen, James Schildt

Military Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Arrangements by Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~ Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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