Gordon Napstad

MADISON-Gordon J. Napstad, Gordy passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. Gordy was born on Sept. 27, 1927, the son of Jesse and Gusta (Huseth) Napstad. Gordy graduated from Madison Central High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1944-1945. Throughout his life, Gordy had a love of cars and boats. He pursued his passion for cars in his work. He was recognized as a top salesperson for several Madison dealerships before going on to open his own dealership, Gordon Cars. Later, Gordy switched gears and opened A-1 Transmission Service with his partner Mike. Gordy realized a long-held dream, with his wife Marilyn, when he purchased his first home on the shore of Lake Monona in 1957. Gordy gained great enjoyment from boating and socializing around the lake. He was a charter member of the Four Lakes Yacht Club where he was known for his warm, generous personality. Gordys mantra was Give er the gas meaning, have fun! Enjoy! Gordy would later move to Monona where he lived on Interlake Drive, with his wife Mary (Beauchaine). We will always remember Gordy as a warm, loving husband, father and grandfather. Gordy is survived by his wife Mary and her four sons (Beauchaine); Gordys children, Nancy (Tim) Startup of Deforest, Brian (Sharon) Napstad of Big Sandy Lake, MN, Susan (Lee) Gorud of Madison, and Sally (Mark) Gagan of Hayward; grandchildren, Kelli Craig, Michol Startup, Courtney (Brian) Rockwell, Josh, Chad and Ryan Napstad, Brittany Anderson, Jessica and Brett Gagan; sister Betty Carpenter and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Gordy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leland; grandson, Daniel Craig; and wife, Marilyn. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011.