Robert Leon Madden, 80, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Majestic Care of North Vernon. He was born on March 23, 1940 in Jennings County the son of Charles L. and Alma V. (Easter) Madden. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings County and graduated from North Vernon High School in 1959. Robert retired from Cummins Engine Company after 31 years of service and then worked at the Jennings County School Corporation for 10 years. He was a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, he coached Little League Baseball and was on the Advisory Board for Geneva Township. He enjoyed woodworking and watching sports. Robert was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army. He married Patty Jane Ault on June 20, 1962 in Celina, Tennessee and she survives. Other survivors include his sons, Todd (Julie) Madden and James (Teresa Riley) Madden both of North Vernon; sisters, Laura Belle (Jack) Smith of Celina, Tennessee and Loretta Fuller of Rensselaer, Indiana; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Madden. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Vernon Cemetery with Military graveside rites. Pastor Paul May will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Restoration Fellowship Church.