Richard "Dick" Madison

Richard Madison, 69, of Des Moines passed away on August 11, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 7, 1946, to George and Roma (Young) Madison, in Des Moines where he resided his whole life.

Richard was always a jokester who loved being the center of attention.

He started his career at Eagle Iron Works and then became a self-employed construction worker until the early 90’s. Richard then went to work for Ryko Manufacturing until 2005 when he went out on disability. He spent his free time going to the races, watching Western shows, and going to auctions several times a week meeting new friends.

Richard is survived by his son, Brad Madison of Nevada, IA; daughter, Kristen (Bret) Street of Ankeny, IA; grandchildren, Brittney (Ryan) Mathre, Zabrina Madison, Nathan Madison, Clarissa (Jesse) Luther all of Madrid, IA, Caitlin and Nick Fagen, and Brooklyn Street of Ankeny; great-grandchildren, Braylee Kay and Bella Marie Mathre, and Hagen Douglas Luther; brothers, Kenneth (Pam) Madison of Winterset and Alan (Debbie) Madison of Van Buren, AR; sisters, Georginia Brown of Des Moines and Pam (Lloyd) Vaughn of Fort Smith, AR; sister-in-law, Betty Madison of Fort Smith; as well as several loving nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Shirley Johnsen and her husband, Marlin. He was preceded in death by his parents; older brother, Dean; older sisters, Barbara and Lois; and son-in-law, Doug Fagen.

The family will receive visitors from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Richard.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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