ay, May 10, 2019, Richard passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Lori Hildreth and her daughter, Haley; son, Jeff Madsen; daughter, Jen Marienau (Jason) and their children, Jamison and Jaelyn Marienau; stepchildren: Julie Carrigan, Pam Meyer (Mark), Scott Carrigan, Ken Carrigan (Pam), Kim Carrigan and Gary Carrigan; sister, Betty Baker; and many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents: Hans and Mary Madsen; wife, Patricia Madsen; sister, Carol; brother, Ronald and two great-grandsons: Kolten and Kyler Carrigan. On behalf of Richard, the Madsen family would like to extend a special thanks to Kim Carrigan for 4 1/2 years of dedicated assistance to and from dialysis, and extra care around the home, and a thanks to Warner Dialysis Center for all of their kindness and care.