David “Dave” Peter Madsen

January 3, 1948 ~ August 22, 2024

David “Dave” P. Madsen, age 76, Brandon, passed away in his home on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Per Dave’s wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private service. Those wishing to celebrate his life are welcome to do so in any way that feels right to them. Dave’s family thanks all his friends and former colleagues for their love and support. 

David “Dave” Peter Madsen was born on January 3, 1948, in Graceville, MN, to Robert and Marlys (Lekness) Madsen who raised him and his five siblings in Sioux Falls, SD. Dave graduated from Washington High School in 1966. He served two years in the Army and was stationed in Hamburg, Germany, where he was honorably discharged with sharpshooter and expert marksman badges. He returned home and married Sharon Willard in 1970 and raised three children together. Dave started his career at John Morrell’s in 1966 and advanced to a management position in 1984; he retired after 45 years of service in 2011.  

In his free time, Dave could be found attending his children’s sporting events or taking his family on vacations throughout the US. He was a huge Minnesota Vikings sports fan who also enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting with his sons and dogs. In his later years, Dave enjoyed visiting casinos and attending Vikings games with his wife. Dave loved his family and enjoyed his four grandchildren.

Dave is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon; his three children, Jason (Michelle) Madsen, Sioux Falls, SD, Shelley (Matt) Correa, Phoenix, AZ, and Justin Madsen, Phoenix, AZ; his four grandchildren, Isabella Correa, Jacob Madsen, Olivia Correa, and Kate Madsen; his mother, Marlys Madsen; his siblings, Darice (Dennis) Boeve, Royce (Wendy) Madsen, Todd Madsen, and Jon (Lisa) Madsen; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Dave is preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Madsen; and his brother, Brad Madsen. 

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