Jeffrey Allan Townsend
October 11, 1961 - January 30, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Townsend, age 56, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. He was born on Oct. 11, 1961, in Madison, the son of John and Gladys (Smith) Townsend. Jeff attended La Follette High School. He married Debra McAnaugh in January of 1982. Jeff was a dedicated meat cutter, he learned the trade shortly after high school and worked for many reputable grocery stores in the area. He is survived by his wife, Debra; father, John; son, Nathan Townsend; grandsons, Jordan Townsend and Josh Townsend; sisters, Cynthia (Donald) Moore and Melissa (John Sr.) Brunker; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys; son, Jason Townsend; and sister, Jacalyn Guist. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Memorial Gathering
Tue Feb 6, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Donald Aiken
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I'm so sorry to hear this. Jeff was an old friend. Debbie, sorry for your loss. Wish there was something I could say to make it better.
Don Aiken
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Jeff Potter
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Very sad news to hear, Jeff and I grew up together in the old neighborhood.
He was a very good friend and a hell of a football player and my protector against all the bullies that picked on me.
My condolences to the Townsend Family
Jeff Potter
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Sean Nilles
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Jeff was the first person I met in the gym at Harbor Athletic Club in Middleton WI. I was only 15 and I had just moved here from Chicago IL. I had been getting in alot of trouble and he told me I could turn my life around today. Right away he began encouraging me to work hard and working out could change my life. We then worked out together and were close friends for over 22 years. We also worked together for Copp's off Junction Rd. In Madison for about 7 years. Because of him I'm a hell of a trainer. I looked up to him like a Father and he would call me son. I will never forget everything you showed me and everything you taught me. You will continue be remembered and I will forever honor your strength and courage. I will continue to work hard in your name. Never say you can't. He said that to me often. Love you. Rip good friend. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. Sean N.
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Joe Dittberner
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I got to know Jeff when he moved from Madison to Lake wisc. He like to lift weights & so did I. We got to be good friends the last few years of School & the next few years after school, We had many good times sitting around the basement table drink our favorite drink ( Yukon Jack) with Doug Holton . He introduced us to a lot of his friends from Madison. Jeff loved to trout fish around the lodi Area. He also loved Rock & Roll music, Led zeppelin was one of his favorites. I have a lot of good memories of Jeff. Debbie sorry for your loss.
Joe Dittberner
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Darryl Davis
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I MET JEFF AT THE HARBOR ATHLETIC CLUB IN MIDDLETON. HE BECAME THAT SARCASTIC FUNNY OBNOXIOUS GUY YOU WANTED TO GO AWAY BUT GLAD YOU KNEW HIM. WE LOST CONTACT OVER THE YEARS BUT THEN I SAW HIM WORKING AT COPP'S IN MIDDLETON. HE HAD LOST A LOT OF HIS SIZE, BUT HE WAS THE SAME OLE SARCASTIC GUY. I SAW HIM AT WALMART ABOUT 4-5 YEARS AGO AND HE SAID HE WAS SICK. HE LOOKED SMALLER THAN I WAS. I NEVER AGREED WITH SOME OF HIS CHOICES BUT HE WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO ME. SO SAD HE'S GONE. HE WAS A GOOD GUY, HAD A GOOD SIDE THAT NOT MANY SAW, AND HE WAS A HARD WORKER. I ALWAYS ENJOYED GIVING HIM A HARD TIME AT COPPS AND HE ALWAYS TOOK IT AND GAVE IT BACK. ENJOY THE SLABS OF MEAT WHEREVER YOU ARE JEFF! R.I.P. BROTHER!