John Madden Obituary John Timothy Madden was born in Waseca County, Vivian Township on December 28, 1921. He graduated from Waldorf High School in 1941. John enlisted in 1942 and spent four years in the Navy during WWII. He married Irene A. Giese on October 22, 1946. They moved to Minneapolis and raised their four children. In 2001 they moved to Brainerd. During his lifetime he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He also enjoyed watching football, basketball and baseball. John was very devoted to his wife and entire family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; both parents Anastacia and Thomas Arthur Madden, his brother, Thomas Leo Madden, a Marine who was killed in action in WWII, his sister, Florene (John) Mackey and grandchild, Patrick Madden. John is survived by his four children, Patricia Lynam, Thomas Madden (Sharon), Kathleen Clark (Jeffrey) and Mark Madden; grandchildren, Laura Elm (Andrew), Christopher Lynam (Sadie), Joseph Madden (Heather), John Madden (Jenny), Daniel Madden, Michael Madden (Delissa), David Madden, Ryan Clark (Angela), Sam Madden and Shawn Madden; 12-great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Daniel Weiske officiating. Visitation will begin the hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by Minnesota Veterans Honor Guard.