Gordon Ayen
January 21, 1929 - July 20, 2023
Obituary
Madison – Gordon Ayen passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born in Madison on January 21, 1929, to Elmer and Julia (Sale) Ayen. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1950 for a period of four years during the Korean War. Upon his return to Madison, he worked with his cousin in the building business. On July 9, 1955, he married Elaine Tripalin in Madison. In 1958, he began building single family homes as an independent contractor and continued to build and remodel homes, mostly on Madison’s north side until his retirement. He enjoyed time at his lake cabin in northwest Wisconsin, golfing, and keeping busy.
He is survived by his wife Elaine and son Tom. He is further survived by his sister and brother-in-law Catherine (Richard) Murray; nephews Mike (Teri), Bill (Tanya), and Bob Murray, and niece Susan O’Toole. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don, and his sister Ruth.
Tom would like to thank the SSM Hospice Team for their exceptional care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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