Robert A. `Bob` Madland
Robert A. `Bob` Madland , Age 82
Robert A. “Bob” Madland, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born, son of Paul and Elva (Kowalke) Madland on September 22, 1941 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1959. He enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country in the from July 18, 1959 until his honorable discharge on March 10, 1965. On September 3, 1966 he was united in marriage to Sharon R. Eisenhart at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo.
He was employed at Northern Engineering as a coil winder and worked his way up to an engineering tech. God gifted Bob with a beautiful singing voice and musical talent. He learned to play the accordion at a very young age. With his brother Tom and a few neighborhood boys they formed the Seven Sloppy Cowboys and played music in local taverns. He played with several bands but was best known for playing with the Illusive Sounds until his career in medical engineering took Bob and Sharon to Georgia and Florida for a decade before returning to Baraboo in 1995. Bob picked up his accordion and keyboard and started the Illusive Sounds playing again. They played for many fundraisers, birthday parties and Concerts on the Square every summer.
Bob became a fixture in the Downtown Baraboo area when he and Sharon took over Thompson’s Jewelry. His meticulousness and attention to detail were a great help while training to be a goldsmith. Bob was very involved with Downtown Baraboo Inc. and enjoyed all the customers who came in to the store over the years. In retirement Bob and Sharon were able to spend a lot more time camping with their Old Farts Group in WI and soaking up the sun during their winters in Arizona.
This spring Bob was honored to receive a citation for 20 years with Baraboo Legion Post 26 serving many years on the Honor Guard. Unfortunately, due to his ill health, he was unable to fulfill his dream of going on the Honor Flight with his army buddies. Even through the challenges of failing health Bob maintained his sense of humor and love of a good practical joke.
A born showman and life of the party, Bob was at his best among friends and family. He was a very proud grandpa and enjoyed watching the family grow with each new great-grandchild. Above all, Bob was a devoted Christian giving his talents in praise to God singing for many weddings, funerals and church services over the years and now it is time for us to sing for him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon; his son, Troy and daughter-in-law, Sandy; grandchildren, Garrett (Dominique), Theresa (Mitchell) Holloway and Johanna (Jeff Crawford) and his great-grandchildren, Ivan and Loretta Madland, Maeve and Sylvie Holloway and Lenora Crawford. He is further survived by sister, Jane (Mike) Nowicki; sister-in-law, Nancy Madland and nephews, Mike and Rob Nowicki and Todd Madland and his aunt, Betty Seymour as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Roy and Margaret Eisenhart and his brother, Tom Madland.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Karen Hofstad officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Military Honors will be conducted by the Baraboo Veterans Honor Guard at the church following the funeral.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to St. Clare Meadows, Our House Assisted Living and SSM Home Health for the care and support shown to Bob and his family.
Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences
Ronda L Heiser April 17, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Bob will be really missed! He was so much a people person
Connie Harrison April 17, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Dear Sharon and family, I am so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He will surely be missed!! Hugs to you all??
Alice Hamilton April 17, 2024
Acquaintence Waunakee
Sheldon and I send our sympathies. Bob and the Illusive Sounds played at our wedding.
Craig Giesd April 17, 2024
Friend Wisc Dells , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed by many. RIP BOB. Hugs and prayers to the family
Kenneth Kurtz April 17, 2024
Friend Darlington , Wisconsin
Not many people will remember the V Tavern. Probably not remember The Baraboo Hotshots either. We were still kids. We weren't even electric. That is how I remember Bob and Tom the best. We were really close back in the day. Sharon, Donna and I feel your loss. and you have our deepest sympathy. The rest of us are nearing that final day. I hope the lord is ready for us all. We might have to start a band May the Lord bless you with peace. Ken Kurtz Ken
Robin Clary April 17, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob and Sharon were so extremely wonderful to me when they had their jewelry store. Bob will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and your family.
Scot Jones April 17, 2024
Friend New Kent
I am saddened to hear of Bobs passing. A great guy and so fun to be around. I know he will be missed by many.
Jim Leonard April 17, 2024
Arizona Friend Owatonna , Minnesota
Sharon, you knew that you had a real "gem" in Bob. He had such a caring heart with love and respect for all. He will be truly missed.
Susan Fenn April 17, 2024
Friend Glen Allen , Virginia
Dear Sharon, I am so very sad to learn of Bob’s passing. Please know that I am carrying you in my heart right now. Love, Susie
Susan Fenn April 17, 2024
Friend Glen Allen , Virginia
Dear Sharon, I am so very sad to learn of Bob’s passing. Please know that I am carrying you in my heart right now. Love, Susie
Dennis and Penny Quandt April 17, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time ??
Donna Bambrough April 17, 2024
Cousin BARABOO , Wisconsin
Sharon and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was so easy to visit with and we never ran out of things to talk about. So glad I stopped in to visit him and you on Friday. He had a heart of gold and was a dear friend to many. He will be missed. Loved his smile. Thoughts and prayers to you, Sharon and to your family. Donna
Deborah L Baxter April 17, 2024
friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Dear Sharon and Jane- So very sorry to read of Bobs passing. you will miss him so!! thinking of you and wishing you Gods peace.
Ron & Dixie Marquardt April 18, 2024
Friends Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sharon, We send our deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort to you and your family..
Bill & Lois Stuefen April 17, 2024
Friends Elkton , South Dakota
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharon & family. Bob shared his God-given talents with those around him. Our sympathy.
Sue Niles April 17, 2024
friend Baraboo
Sharon, we are all going to miss Bob, but not as much as you and your family. My thoughts are with you each day. Bob was a very special person and had many friends over the years. Take care of yourself. You also have many friends in the "Old Farts" bunch. We are all here for you, if needed. Sending Love!
Tricia klingenmeyer April 17, 2024
Friends string:NORTH FREEDOM , Wisconsin
Sharon and Troy my deepest condolences to you and your family sending lots of love and prayers ??
Duane & Sandy Bowers April 17, 2024
Friends Baraboo , Wisconsin
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our condolences to you, Sharon & your family. Cherish the many memories you made over the years. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Chuck & Cindy Sophie April 19, 2024
Cousin Tolar , Texas
Sharon and family. So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to you all.
Patricia Leighton April 19, 2024
Friend mesa , Arizona
Bob & I so sorry for your loss, Bob & I still here in Grernfield Village where we have missed you
Sandie Yates & Jack Amorin April 18, 2024
Friends from Greenfield Village in Mesa Arizona Lynnwood , Washington
Sharon we are so sorry for your loss. Bob was one of the good guys. We missed both of you a lot! May God give you the strength and healing for you and your family!
Bill and Donna Wiese April 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Our condolences to your families. I grew up with Bob and he was such a great person.
Sandie Yates & Jack Amorin April 18, 2024
Friends from Greenfield Village in Mesa Arizona Lynnwood , Washington
Sharon we are so sorry for your loss. Bob was one of the good guys. We missed both of you a lot! May God give you the strength and healing for you and your family!
Darla Mikulecky April 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sharon and family, Dan and I were so sad to hear of Bob's passing. Such a wonderful man and a great conversationalist. Every time I'd stop to see you Sharon, he knew just how long to chat before he'd find something to take his attention away and let us visit. He will be truly miss by many!
Jeff & Shari Nowicki April 18, 2024
Extended family Temple , Texas
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We are out of state but whenever we visited the Nowicki clan we visited with the Madland clan! It was a joyful time for all and he will be missed for the light he brought to everyone then and every day. We are sure there is a new band up there with Bob & Tom in it.
Shirley Rowe April 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sharon, Mike joins me in sending condolence for your loss. He will be missed by all. You were wonderful in dealing with us at the jewelry store. He always had time to talk to us when we entered the store.
Dennis and Claudia April 19, 2024
friends Reedsburg , Wisconsin
Dear Sharon and Troy...Another chapter in the life of a friendship that has carried over a period of 50 + years. We shared many good times over the years...getting married several months apart, almost every weekend, as we traveled to entertain and just plain having family gatherings. It was all good, and the memories will never fade away. God has been good to us, in spite of some of the aging battles we have been through. Now that the final chapter has been closed in this earthly life for Bob, his Heavenly chapter begins. I believe we can take comfort in knowing Bob is in Glory Land with Jesus, the most glorious reward of this earthly life that He has promised us...for an eternity; what a wonderful beginning to a new life. I pray God gives you strength to hold you up during your struggle of loss, and the ability to see through the cloud of anguish, knowing we will see Bob with a new and refreshed body, without any sickness, someday soon. God Bless.
Bill & Phyllis Pierce April 19, 2024
Friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin
So sorry to hear about Bob. Was an awesome. Gentleman. Hugs & Prayers to your family. ???
Ron and Cheryl Shanks April 20, 2024
Friend NORTH FREEDOM , Wisconsin
Our condolences to the entire family. Bob was a special person and always had a smile and greeting when we would see him at OH. God bless you.
Badger Honor Flight April 23, 2024
friend Madison , Wisconsin
On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Robert Madland. We are forever grateful and thankful for Robert's service to our great country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
tim j gonzagowski April 24, 2024
neighbor cambridge , Wisconsin
we lived across the street from Bob and Sharon. If you needed help with something Bob was there to help. we had a big bees nest in the combo mailbox and paper box. Bob helped us get rid of the bees and the nest. then he helped us move our mailbox to the other side of the driveway. Bob helped me and my dad trim some of the limbs off on the tree in the front yard. I would see Bob & Sharon and Jim & Barb sitting outside sitting on the driveway enjoying the weather and talk about stuff. I would go over to join them. When i come up to Baraboo for my doctors appointment i would try to visit him and he was very happy to see me and talked a few hours. then dad also visited Bob in the nursing home talk about the changes in Baraboo since they both grew up in Baraboo. Bob was a great, nice and kind person. Miss you Bob.