Donald Hebgen

MADISON - Donald A. “Butch” Hebgen, age 75, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at his home in Madison. He was born on July 1, 1948, in Highland, the son of Donald and Theresa (Mangardi) Hebgen.

Butch graduated from Highland High School in 1967, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He was united in marriage to Sandra Kirtz on Dec. 13, 1969. Butch served in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked for Trachte Building Systems in Sun Prairie for 36 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union.

Butch played competitive fastpitch softball for 30 years where he was a power slugger known for hitting many home runs. He enjoyed watching high school sports and followed many local schools. Most of all, he loved and supported his grandchildren and traveled all over to watch them participate in gymnastics and track and field meets, hockey tournaments, and dance recitals.

Butch is survived by his wife, Sandra Hebgen; daughter, Angela (Patrick) Heim; son, Timothy (Suzanne) Hebgen; son, David (Jennifer) Hebgen; brother, Bruce (Ginny) Hebgen; sister, Mary (Ron) Nechvatal; grandchildren, Rhiannon and Alese Heim; grandchildren, Meghan, Ryan, and Ellen Hebgen; family dog, Shadow; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Theresa; and granddaughter, Hope.

There will be a private family funeral service on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, with a burial to follow. The family kindly requests that you respect their wishes for privacy and understanding as they grieve the loss of their loved one. Following the burial, a celebration of life will take place at GREAT DANE PUB AND BREWING COMPANY-HILLDALE, 357 Price Place, Madison, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. All are welcome to join and commemorate Butch’s memory and the love he brought into our lives.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420