Jack Padgham

Jack Bruce Padgham, 91, died Wednesday November 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1927 to Ivy and L.J. Padgham, Jack lived his life in Madison, graduating from Madison West High school in 1945, and University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1950.

Jack served in the U.S. Navy and is a veteran of WWII. After college, he continued the family tradition as president and partner with his brother of Padgham Painting, Inc in Madison. Jack married Mary Thalman in 1952, raising three daughters and celebrating five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Following Mary's death in 2005, Jack married Nancy Bach in 2006 and enjoyed an expanded family of seven step children, 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Jack was a vibrant and engaging man, always interested in life's adventures and helping others. He touched innumerable people's lives through long friendships, service work, as a Madison businessman, enthusiasm for Badger sports and many other interests. Jack loved people and traveling, be it biking along the Danube with Mary or time on Washington Island with Nancy and the Bach clan.

He was a proud member and past president of Madison West Kiwanis, past chairman of Westside YMCA, SCORE volunteer for many years, member of the American Legion and past deacon and Sunday school teacher at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Jack was preceded in death by wives Mary Padgham and Nancy Bach, his parents and his brother Jerry Padgham.

He will be missed by many friends and his daughters, Patti Padgham, Madison; Jody Padgham, Boyd; and Lori (Dennis) O'Donnell, Chicago. He is well loved by grandchildren Chase (Sarah) and Kendra Miller (Jon Sharpe), Andrew (Keeley), Betsy, and Hannah O'Donnell and cherished by great grandchildren Zack Sharpe, Isla and Gillian Miller.

Jack lived a fulfilling life, playing tennis, practicing pilates and riding his bike within weeks of his passing. The world is a better place as a result of his presence.

A celebration of Jack's life will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd on Monday, November 26, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10 am, service at 11 and a lunch served at noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Covenant Presbyterian Church, Madison West Kiwanis or a cause of your choice will be appreciated.

The family expresses appreciation to the staff at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Heartland Hospice Care for their compassionate care and support.

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