Jerome Severt Madsen, 63

Jerome Severt Madsen died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Minot, N.D., to Severt and Marion Madsen.

He grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., graduated from Roosevelt High School and served in the U.S. Navy; worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Waldport, Ore., and Coeur d'Alene.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; children Christian (Amy) Madsen of Baxter, Minn., Sara (Andrew) Stolz of Wellington, Colo., his mother, sister and brother (all of Minneapolis); five grandsons and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Courtney and his father.

A memorial service will be held in Minnesota at a future date.