Gaylord Napstad

Napstad, Gaylord O.McFARLAND-Gaylord Odean Napstad, age 81, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 7, 1929, in Madison, the son of Ira and Olga (Bjelde) Napstad. Gaylord graduated from Madison East High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Gaylord worked as a salesman for Stanley/Bostitch for more than 32 years. He was past president and member of the East Side Business Mens Association. Gaylord was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, and especially working around the house. Gaylord is survived by his sons, Thomas (Ellen) Napstad of Rocky Point, N.Y., and Mike (Sue) Napstad of Madison; grandchildren, Tammy (Bryan) Lewis of Green Bay, Brandon Napstad and Abby Napstad of Rocky Point, N.Y.; great-grandson, Jacob Lewis; and great-granddaughter, Paige Lewis, both of Green Bay; brother, Irvin (Mildred) Napstad; and sisters, Delores Beckman and Adeline (Jim) Rothweiler. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, JoDean; and second wife, Mary Hanson. Funeral services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010, with Pastor Timothy Hansen presiding. Burial will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Cemetery: Burial will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Visitation: A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Service: Funeral services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010, with Pastor Timothy Hansen presiding.