Warren “Bud” Randall
Friday, August 6, 1926
Date of Death:
Friday, April 5, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday April 09, 2013
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday April 10, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Faith Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Wednesday April 10, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Faith Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Friday, August 6, 1926
Date of Death:
Friday, April 5, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Friday, August 6, 1926
Date of Death:
Friday, April 5, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Warren “Bud” Randall
On April 5, 2013 at the age of 86, Warren “Bud” Randall passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Wabasha surrounded by family. Warren Albert Randall of Rochester, formally of Wabasha, MN was affectionately known as “Bud”. He had fought a courageous battle of cancer for 11 years.
Survivors include a son Dan (Julie) Randall of Mesa, Arizona; son James (LuAnn) Randall of Rochester, MN; son Roger Randall of Baldwin, WI; daughter Lynn (Jeff) Sandstrom of Wabasha, MN and son-in-law Reverend Michael Gustafson of Longville, MN. Ten grandchildren and two great- grandchildren also survive. In addition, two sisters, Lillian Leqve and June (Bill) Maxon and two brothers, Floyd Randall and John (Germaine) Randall, all of Rochester, survive.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna Marie (La Pierre) Randall, daughter Teresa Gustafson, parents Warren and Marie Randall, infant brother Roger, childhood sister Eileen, adult sisters Virginia Raymond and Marie Ann Lacourse.
Warren was born to Warren and Marie (Grothe) Randall on August 6, 1926 in Rochester. On August 20, 1950 he married Donna Marie La Pierre of Faribault, MN. They spent the majority of their married life in Wabasha, MN. Donna passed away October 6, 2007 after 57 years of marriage.
Warren had several careers and of his favorite was contracting work where he concentrated his work mainly in Wabasha, MN. He enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, spending time outdoors, on the Mississippi river and was an avid Minnesota Twins/Vikings fan. Bud enjoyed traveling and socializing with friends and family. He loved his family and especially the times he spent with his grandchildren, fishing, cooking, and attending baseball games. Bud was an active member of Faith Lutheran church in Wabasha, MN. Warren proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He also was a member of Rochester American Legion Post 92 and Wabasha VFW Post 4086.
A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha, MN on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:00AM, officiated by Rev. David Knox. Military rites will be provided at the church by both American Legion Post 50 and VFW Post 4086 of Wabasha.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9th at River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home in Rochester from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church in Wabasha.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wabasha VFW Post 4086. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Warren “Bud” Randall has received the following condolences.
Dear Dan, Jim, Roger, and Lynn,
I so enjoyed visiting with your dad last year at my dad's birthday gathering and then later at my dad's funeral. He seemed well, happy and full of pride regarding his family. I think he was really proud of all of you. I will always remember him as the handsome guy in the swim trunks with a beer in his hand out at the sandbar on the Mississippi. He was a good friend to my dad.
Thinking of you during this time.
Monnie
John and family, we didn't know Bud well but heard many stories of him over the years. You and the Randall family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan, Lynn, Jim and Roger, please accept our condolences on the loss of your father.
Our sincere condolences to you in the loss of your father. We hope that all your wonderful family memories will carry you through the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you.
We spent many happy hours with Bud and Donna at the Mississippi River and got to know their family. They were generous,fun loving and wonderful neighbors. Bud knew the river well and taught us a lot about boating and fishing.They will be missed.
Teepeota is not same without our good friend Bud. He was really special and always willing to help or lend his ear. The Randall family had many good years on Teepeota and i am glad that i shared their friendship for 40+years. Dan,Lynn,Jim and Roger,we are sorry for your loss. The memories we have from the River will be cherished forever. Bud is now at peace and with Donna.
Chuck and Mary Kay Springer