Bud Madsen

Arnold William “Bud” Madsen, 95, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. He was born on April 27, 1929, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Arnold B. and Avesta (Padgett) Madsen. He joined two sisters as their only brother and immediately gained another name, “Brother,” as he was called through his school years and beyond. As the years went on, he became lovingly called “Uncle Brother” to his nieces and nephews. He spent all his life (minus a few months) as a lifelong resident of Cedar Falls or Waterloo. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1947, then went on to attend Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. He was united in marriage with Edna “Edie” Crossley at First United Methodist Church on June 25, 1949. They were able to spend almost 72 years together before her passing in 2021. He had a long and varied career in the area with several local companies in sales and production management. Before retirement, he was the production manager at America Professional Color Corporation in Cedar Falls, now American Color Imaging. In addition to family and work, sports played a big part in his life. He played many sports through his school years, and he picked up an interest in several more through the years. Of all the sports, golf became his BIG passion and he continued to play until the end of the 2022 season. He had many hobbies throughout the years as well. He especially enjoyed convertible sports cars with his son. Triumphs were his favorite. Bud is survived by his daughter, Kay (Roger) Clayton; son, Craig Madsen; and seven grandchildren, Rebecca and Elizabeth Clayton, Jennifer Dreier, Julie Grabbe, and Christopher, Brian, and David Madsen; seven great-grandchildren, Laura Hoffman, Eli Wiklund, Dylan Dreier, Jackson and Ren Grabbe, and Wyatt and Everett Madsen; sister, Darlene Stone; two nieces, two nephews, and a cousin. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Margaret Stoneman. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls with visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

Bud Madsen

April 27, 1929 - July 19, 2024