Robert Earl Maddy

Robert Earl Maddy, 77, of Polson, MT left us for the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at his home. Bob was born on March 4, 1933 in Ohio, son of Walter and Josephine Maddy. As a young child, the family then moved to Santa Barbara, CA where Bob spent his childhood days. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Navy, proudly serving his country. He served during the Korean War and continued in the service until he was honorably discharged. Afterwards, he moved to Rollins, MT and began his working years at Plum Creek. It was on Flathead Lake in Polson, MT, where he would meet his future wife, Janet Michelotti. They were married in 1951 and remained so for 46 years until Janet's passing in 2007. Together, they raised five children, four sons, one of which they lost in early infancy, and one daughter. Robert and Janet then moved to Seattle, still keeping there home in Polson, for 30 years where they raised their children. Bob went to work for Mannessmann Tally as an international sales manager. He traveled across the globe to many countries for his business, but his favorite place was always the family cabin on Flathead Lake. After spending every summer, and numerous vacations on Flathead Lake, Bob finally retired in 1994 and moved back to Polson with his family, where he spent his retirement enjoying the lake. Bob and Janet spent the winters in Arizona and their summers on the lake allowed them to watch their 15 grandchildren run around the cabin and jump off the dock that Bob had hand-built many years before. The last few years, Robert struggled with many health issues but he was blessed with a laidback personality and nothing ever seemed to be a problem for him. His parents, his wife, Janet, and a son, Paul Fredrick Maddy, predecease him. Those left with cherished memories are his children, Mario Maddy, Michael (Marlo) Maddy, Marcus (Tracey) Maddy, and Heidi (Jeff) Howell: a sister, Charlene (Gale) Warren: and his dear grandchildren, Heather, Nicholas, Julia, Sarah, Rachel, Alexis, Jordan, Lucca, Kolbi, Bryanna, Ashlee, Ellie, Taylor, Mia, and Julianne. Graveside services with military honors will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:00 AM at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. In lieu of flowers, Bob's family has requested that memorials be made to a charitable organization of the family's choosing in care of Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Maddy's family.
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