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Chuck Madsen of Snellville, Georgia passed on into eternity to meet his Saviour on January 5th at the age of 79. Chuck was born May 13, 1943, to Ruth Rostermundt and Charles Madsen.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents.
Still surviving are his wife: Margaret Carol Madsen; brother Tim Kulik; 3 sisters, Bobbie Casey, Debbie Foster & Becky Kulik; 4 sons, Clay, Paul, Brian & Brett; 10 Grandsons and 2 Granddaughters.
In his early years, Chuck played drums in the band Little Artie and The Pharaohs. He lost his position in the band in 1963 when he was drafted into the Army at the age of 20 to serve in Vietnam.
Chuck spent most of his 20s in sales of different sorts and traveled much around the country. Even to the end, he could rattle off all the different towns and routes that connect them.
After marrying his bride Carol Crews on August 14, 1971, he started a business installing stone fireplace masonry.
In the 1980’s Chuck went into the sign business with his brother Tim and they created The Sign Factory. Years later he went on to start Speed Graphics, which gave him time to service Auto Racing events to be close to the action.
He was always creative and looking for things to invent and had good character and a great sense of humor. He was always marveling at God’s creation in looking at nature, how animals acted, and how complex we actually are. Chuck will be missed by all that knew him.
A memorial service will be held in Chuck’s honor on Saturday, January 21st at 2 pm at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com
Carol Madsen has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA.org) or Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org).
Robert Madsen says
We send our deepest sympathy to Chuck Jr’s family. Words are sometimes hard to come by at this time but, It is a brief period of life that is granted to us, but the memory of a well spent life never dies. May all the love, good times spent with Chuck bring you a quiet peace in all those memories. With LOVE Uncle Bob, Aunt Sharon Madsen and family
Chris White says
Sorry for your Loss Paul Christine and family.
Lee & Pat Schachterle says
What a wonderful tribute for Chuck. Our condolences to the family; we pray your cherished memories help to ease your sorrows.
Barb Ogle says
I was saddened to hear of Chucks passing, and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Barry, Penny, and Brett Gilbert says
This is an awesome tribute to Chuck. He and his family have been neighbors of our for many, many years. Our children grew up together in the Southwood neighborhood. May God be with the family to provide comfort and healing. We remember the smiles that always seemed to be with Chuck; he surely will be missed by many. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Madsen family.
Voigt says
We are so sad to here about Chuck. We love you Carol. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love ,
Paul, Angela, Madison and Aidan Voigt
TFO says
Paul, Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your family. After reading about your dad, it is easy to see where you get your good character and sense of humor from. We are here should you or your family need. May God rest his soul.
Love,
JC,HM,BP,SR,KE,MG,LA
Steve & Bobbie Martin says
Steve & Bobbie we met Chuck & Carol when we both were newly weds living off N Druid Hill Rd in 1971. We shared fun times together when we were having children. We moved back to TN and you guys visited us going to the Smokies. We lost touch along the way but never forgot you two. So sorry for your loss Carol. we´d love to hear from you.
Mark Donaldson says
Chuck was the oldest of many Madsen cousins. We are all scattered around the country. I last saw Chuck in Nebraska at our grandfather’s funeral many years ago. I’m sad to hear of his passing. Rest In peace, Cuz.
Bonnie Stanley says
Chuck will truly be missed by me. He was like a big brother to me for 60 years. Yes. I knew him when he was a teenager playing in the band in Milwaukee. Sharing the same birthday always seemed to keep us connected. He shared his deep faith with me often. “I’ll be seeing you again Chuck”.