Celebration of Life Announced for Doyle Madsen, 70

Longtime Exira resident and father of three to be remembered this Saturday.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:19pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft pools of warm color and light, depicting the exterior of a small-town funeral home with blurred figures of people arriving for a memorial service.The Exira community will gather to celebrate the life of a beloved longtime resident at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home.Audubon Today

A Celebration of Life service will be held this Saturday, April 18, 2026, for Doyle Hans Frederick Madsen, a 70-year-old resident of Exira, Iowa. The service will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, with a reception to follow until 12:00 p.m. Madsen is survived by his son, two granddaughters, and several siblings.

Why it matters

Doyle Madsen was a longtime member of the Exira community, and his passing will be felt by many friends, family members, and neighbors. Celebration of Life events help bring a community together to honor the life and legacy of a respected local figure.

The details

The Celebration of Life service for Doyle Hans Frederick Madsen will be held at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Exira, Iowa on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, the family will greet friends until 12:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the family and mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

  • The Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The family will greet friends following the service until 12:00 p.m.

The players

Doyle Hans Frederick Madsen

A 70-year-old resident of Exira, Iowa who recently passed away.

Joshua Doyle Madsen

Doyle's son.

Kendrick EriLynn Madsen and Anslee Aaronn Madsen

Doyle's granddaughters.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home

The funeral home hosting the Celebration of Life service in Exira, Iowa.

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The takeaway

Doyle Madsen's Celebration of Life will be an opportunity for the Exira community to come together and honor the memory of a beloved local resident, father, and grandfather.