Timothy Madden, born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 13, 1948 to Virginia and Thomas Madden, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2016. During his career of over 40 years in the shipping industry on the Great Lakes, he advanced from the position of Deck Hand to First Mate. He loved opportunities to teach and encourage cadets and co-workers things he had learned about working on board a ship. He retired in January of 2015 from the Interlake Steamship Company, where he was First Mate on the M/V Paul R Tregurtha. He loved the Lord with all his heart and enjoyed serving at his church whenever he was able. He was a loving husband and brother. He is survived by his wife, Liane Madden, Lutz, FL; two brothers, Thomas Madden (Gina), Tucson, AZ, Terrance Madden (Lorna), Superior, WI; three sisters, Geraldine Shock (Chico), Phoenix, AZ, Patricia Kuehnow, Duluth, MN, Ginger Eckman, Superior, WI, and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at Celebration Church, 16235 Lake Magdelene Blvd, Tampa, FL, on Thursday, January 5, at 7:00 pm.
