Patrick J. Madden, age 77, passed away on February 8, 2019
at North Central Health Care, Gardenside Crossing unit. He had been a patient
there since June 21, 2016. He was born on July 14, 1941 at Riverview Hospital
in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to the late Donald and Gloria (Siemers) Madden. He
attended grade and high school there. After graduating high school, he joined
the United States Air Force from 1959 – 1963, he was a Marksmanship Instructor.
While in the Air Force in Minot, North Dakota, Pat met and
married Lyla Huber on October 10, 1964 in Lemmon, South Dakota. Shortly after
their marriage, they moved to Marshfield, WI, where they lived for a couple of
years. They then moved to Wausau where Pat worked for the Marathon County
Sheriff’s Dept. He began his employment with them on March 16, 1966 as a Deputy
Sheriff. He retired on June 1, 1995. He spent his entire career in the Patrol
Division and held the rank of Sergeant upon retirement. For many years he coordinated the boat and
snowmobile patrol and taught safety classes. After retirement he also did
security and delivery work.
Patrick owned several vintage cars and attended many old car
shows. He also owned and rode motorcycle traveling extensively over the years. Getting together with family and friends was
always special to him.
His wife Lyla preceded him in death on July 3, 2016; along
with his parents.
He is survived by his sister Kathleen Madden; and brother
Michael Madden; along with many nieces, nephews; a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law;
plus a very good friend Jeffrey Burnett.
A special Thank You to all the staff at NCHC, Garden Side
Crossing for all the special care and loving support they gave to Pat.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the
Alzheimer’s Association, 300 3
rd
St., Wausau, WI 54403.
The Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.HonorOne.com.
