Harry Richard 'Rick' Denson

Denson, Harry Richard "Rick" MADISON-Harry Richard "Rick" Denson, age 53, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the HospiceCare Center, after a long battle with head and neck cancer. He was born on May 24, 1956, in Madison, the son of Harry J. and Helga (Holmburg) Denson. Harry graduated from Oregon High School, attended Madison Area Technical College and received a degree in electronics. He worked for the Madison Municipal Sewage Department for 31 years. Harry enjoyed working around the house and tinkering in the garage. He is survived by his sisters, Marlene (Ed) Webb of Oregon and Sharon (Bud) Hertzner of Almogordo, N.M.; nieces, Lois (Norm Adkins) Schmitz of Oregon and Sheila (Jim) Delgado of Almogordo, N.M.; great-niece, Amanda Chestnut of Madison; great-nephew, Bradley Schmitz of Madison; great-great-niece, Ava Chestnut of Madison; and several cousins. Harry was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 431 Soden Drive, Oregon, at noon on Friday, May 21, 2010. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. \r\n Memorials: Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 431 Soden Drive, Oregon, at noon on Friday, May 21, 2010.