Robert "Bob" Madsen

Robert B. "Bob" Madsen, 88, of Elk Grove Village for over 60 years, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Bob was a passionate boater for 40+ years. He and his wife enjoyed creating waves at Fox Lake along with family and friends who were often on board. They extended their love of the water to many beach vacations including Hawaii. He was an avid baseball fan, cheering on his grandsons and the Cubs. He took pride in his children and grandchildren. Bob’s early life began in Waterloo, Iowa in 1934, born to Soren and Josephine (nee Waters). In high school he broke records in the high jump, then continued to compete at University of Iowa where he earned a degree in business finance. After serving in the Korean War as a bookkeeper, he became employed until retirement at Employers Mutual (EMC) as an insurance auditor. During his time there he served as President of the Midwest Insurance Auditor’s Association.
Beloved husband of 61 years to Bonnie (nee Appleby); loving father of Julie (Mitch) Mead and Cindy (Robert) Smiley; proud grandfather of Ross and Alex Mead and Ben, Hannah, Josh, and the late Jake Smiley. Visitation Sunday, December 11 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00am. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.com are appreciated. Info (630)289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com