Tilden James Kaup,

MADISON-Tilden J. Kaup, age 94, of Madison passed away on Saturday, April, 6, 2013 at Oak Park Place. He was born in 1918, the only son of Alfred and Frances Kaup of Racine. Tilden grew up and attended school in Racine. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served until 1945. On August 13, 1955, he was united in marriage to Mary Stluka at Midvale Lutheran Church in Madison. He was a lineman and installer for Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company. After 33 years of service, he retired in 1979. Tilden was a member of the Madison Elks Lodge, the Edwards-Foye Post 534 in McFarland and H.W. Schroeder Life Membership Club of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include cousins, Robert (Dianne) Rice, Elizabeth Ernst, Jean (William) Rentmeister, Carol (Richard) Byron, Judy Twoney, Thomas (Norma) Vande Walle; and sister-in-law, Cecilia Stluka. He is also survived by special friends, Don and Shirley Mickelson plus his coffee buddies and many friends. Tilden was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; and two brothers-in-law, Charles and Martin Stluka. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Entombment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Cemetery: Entombment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.