Herbert "Herb" J. Madison, 79 of North Platte, NE passed away on June 11, 2021, at Great Plains Health.

He was born on June 18, 1941, to Bernard J. and Dorothy (Wright) in Ogallala, NE. He grew up on a farm two miles north of Rosco, NE.  He graduated from Ogallala High School and attended Chadron State College.

Herb was united in marriage to Connie Prewitt in Wheatland, Wy on November 27, 1959. To this union, two children were born: Deanna (DeeJo) and Bernie.

He owned Herb's Western wear, and was a representative for Laramie Boots and American Hat Companies. And was an insurance agent for Larkin and the Writer Agency.

Herb was a member of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo committee for 20 years, PRCA Rodeo announcer, Nebraska Rodeo Association as a steer wrestler, and an avid golfer who was often in championship flights. His golf spikes were in his cowboy boots. He was always a Cowboy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Warren and Alvera (Dooley) Prewitt, and many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Connie of 61 years; daughter, Deanna (DeeJo) of Fayetteville, NC; son, Bernie (Cathy) of North Platte, NE; granddaughter, Michaela; step-grandsons, Austin and Conner Matthews; sister, Joni of Littleton, CO; brother-in-law's; Rod (Joyce) Prewitt of Sidney, MT and Dave (Winnie) Prewitt of Guernsey, WY; and all their families.

A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Another Round 1008 West 18 ^th Street, North Platte, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date or the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Scholarship Fund.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.