Albert (Al) Madden, age 87 was welcomed home by our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

He was born October 26, 1934 in Cook County Illinois to Claude and Linnie Madden.

Al led a life well lived. He was a certified welder at Packaging Corporation of America for 43 years where he was also an active Steelworker Union member and Filer Credit Union Board Member. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He loved to play cards and after retiring from PCA, he secured a gaming license and dealt card games at the Little River Casino in Manistee. He was an avid sports fan playing softball, and enjoyed bowling in his younger years, as well as refereeing high school football and basketball games for 25 years. He continued to referee every football, basketball, and hockey game he ever watched in person or on TV! He loved to golf and even made his lifetime "Hole In One". He loved to hunt and fish and brought home many "trophies" over the years. Al also played guitar. He loved to play and sing with or for anyone which brought him great joy! He loved people, was always joking and had the gift of getting a smile out of anyone he engaged with.

Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elnora Margaret (Wahr) Madden, one brother Robert (Eleonora) Madden, five children, Brenda (John) Bromley, Linda Madden, Douglas (Kimber) Madden, David (Monica) Madden and Daniel (Jessica) Madden, four grandsons, Cory Jankowski, Nathan (Katrina) Jankowski, Joshua and Lucas Madden, one great granddaughter Paisley Jayde Jankowski, three step grandsons, Eric Bouchard who preceded him in death, Andrew Rounds and Johnny Bouchard, one step granddaughter Rachel Colby and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister Linnie Bell Roberts, six brothers, Claude Jr., Devinnie, George Edward, James, Arthur, Raymond and his granddaughter Trisha Jankowski.

Cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Parish (Guardian Angels Catholic Church) with Reverend Basil Lek celebrant.  The family will receive friends at the church on Friday morning one hour prior to the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Divine Mercy Parish (Guardian Angels Church Restoration Project) in memory of Al Madden.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.