Michael Gene Maddigan
May 20, 1943 ~ November 30, 2012
Michael Gene Maddigan, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at his home. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Michael's life from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Xavier's, 1401 1st Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Robert Maddigan of Denver, Colorado, Patrick Mahan Maddigan of Chicago, Illinois, and Molly Maureen Maddigan of Cedar Rapids; brothers, John 'Jack' (Barbara) Davidson of Lakewood, Colorado, Timothy Maddigan of Oelwein, Iowa, and Kevin Maddigan of Oelwein; sisters, Colleen Johnson, Maureen Maddigan, Kathleen Maddigan, all of Cedar Rapids, Eileen (Danny) Ladimer of Leesburg, Georgia, and Mary (Pat) Bresnahan of Aurora, Colorado; and his former wife, Jacki Knapp of Cedar Rapids. Michael was born May 20, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Robert and Margaret (McSwiggan) Maddigan. He attended Loras College and the University of Iowa, earning a bachelor's degree in 1971, followed by two years of law school. On June 19, 1982, he married Jacki Knapp in Cedar Rapids. Michael was a driver for Howell Ambulance and Area Ambulance for many years. Later he retired from the Iowa State Department of Human Services. He had a great love for books and spent many years appraising and selling rare books. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Patrick, Thomas, Terry, and Kelly; and his aunt, Alice Johnston.
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We’re sorry for your loss.
Linda and Jim Ridihalgh
Rob, Patrick, and Molly:
So sorry to hear of your loss, just always treasure the memories and know he is always with you.
Hug and kisses to you and your Mom
Love ya
So sorry for you Maddigan’s. I always had a crush on Mike from afar. I will be at the Irish party on Wednesday
IUP Labor Union
To the Maddigan family – I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
During my years as secretary for the IUP labor union I worked with Mike on newsletters, local correspondance, etc. He was always a very fair person to have as a supervisor – friendly and easy-going with a dry sense of humor. When I left employment with IUP he was a reference for me and I soon found another job thanks to him being willing to put in a good word for me, along with other supervisors in the Des Moines IUP office. He was a great person to work for.
We also share a love of books and we would talk about good books to read.
I was sorry to read of his passing and my thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely, Lu Patterson-Sisco
This Industrious Dullard was a community asset. His contribution to the book trade will be missed.
We extend our sympathy to each and every one of you Maddigans at the loss of your brother, Mike.
I was told a story a short time ago by another Oelwein Irishman, that Bob and Mose checked on him and caught him not observing St. Patrick’s day at 10 a.m. one year. He never forgot their lesson. Remembering your Family faondly, With warmest regards, Ruth and Gary Lau
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was always kind and considerate to everyone. He will be missed by all. Oelwein has lost a good Irishman! With prayers Kathy Wetherbee
To The Maddigan Families,so very sorry to hear that Mike is gone.We will never forget the time back in august of 77,Mike was there for our family.Especially a good friend and company for my Dad.Old friends and neighbors. The smiths