Donald Madges

Donald Anthony Madges, 83, Randall, MN died at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30AM, Thursday, May 28, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery.

Donald was born June 30, 1931 in Browerville, MN to Anton and Agnes (Dukowitz) Madges. He attended country school and graduated from Browerville High School in 1949. Donald was drafted into the US Army in 1952. Donald was united in marriage to Rachel Hosek on January 31,1955 at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, MN. They moved to St. Paul and Donald worked for the United States Postal Service from 1959-1966. In 1966 they bought a farm near Randall, which he continued to farm until his retirement 19 years ago. Doanld enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing the guitar and accordion.

Donald is survived by his wife, Rachel; children, Pamela (Thomas) Zak of Randall, Richard Madges of Brainerd, Michael (Deb) Madges of Becker, Brenda (Dennis) Schwientek of New Brighton, Donald (Jackie) Madges of Randall, Jeff (fiancé Shelly) of Randall, Jerry Madges of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Helen Pitmon of St. Paul, Gertrude Hosek of Verndale; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Roger Hosek. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall, MN.