Randy Lewis
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On July 23, 2014 @ 8:51 am In 2014,Obituaries | 8 Comments
Visitation for Randy Lewis will be Friday, July 25, from 4-8 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 26 at 11 am with visitation starting at 10 am, all at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Father Tom Sieg will preside. Pallbearers will be Chuck Lewis, Jim Lewis, Robert Olson, Dave Best, Frank Matachek, Chris Mahowald.
On June 19, 1947 in St. Paul, MN, Randall Robert Lewis was born to parents, Robert and Gloria (Kaphings) Lewis. He was the oldest of three children. Randy spent most of his years growing up in Bloomington, MN, where he enjoyed competitive speed skating, boating and water skiing on the weekends with his family on Prior Lake and helping his dad run the family full service gas station. He was a 1965 graduate of Bloomington high school.
After being friends for many years and working together, Randy started dating Theresa Harder. After four years of courtship they married on May 12, 1969 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Richfield, MN. In 1974 they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl Angie and the family became complete in 1976, with the birth of their son, Chris.
One year after his marriage, Randy graduated from the University of Minnesota and pursued a career in business. After spending 12 years selling photo finishing services for Cinemart Randy switched his focus to technology and communications. The rest of his career was spent selling various products and services in these areas. Most recently Randy worked in this capacity at Americom in Eagan. What he loved most about his work, was gaining life-long friends as he loved the social aspect of dealing with people.
Randy was proud of his six years in the United States National Guard, where he spent weekends and summers, serving our country.
He enjoyed all sports, but mostly the Minnesota Gophers football, as he was a season ticket holder. What he truly enjoyed was doting on his family. Whether it was boating on Prior Lake or spending time at their place on Fort Myers Beach, he was most happy if the kids or grand kids were there to share in the fun. He was always there for his children and grandchildren’s athletic and school activities. He also was a wonderful son to his father and made sure he was cared for at all times.
Randy enjoyed the research and preparation for their vacations which included Europe, Alaska and Hawaii to name a few.
Known as an outgoing, generous, and one with a charismatic smile, Randy died after a two week battle with heart complications, with his family at his side.
Left to honor Randy’s life are is his wife, Terry; children, Angie (Chris) Mahowald of Prior Lake, Chris (Becca) Lewis of Shakopee; father, Bob Lewis of Prior Lake; grandchildren, Grace, Matthew, Aly, Reese, Zoe; siblings, Jim (Dede) Lewis of Eagan, Chuck (Shari) Lewis of Eagan and other loving relatives and devoted friends
Preceded in death and there to welcome Randy home is his mother Gloria Lewis.
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Terri,
I am so sorry to hear of Randy passing away. You, the kids and grandkids are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry that I will not be able to make it for the funeral, it is my weekend to work. I will try to make it to the service on Friday night. Take care of yourself, always remember what a wonderful man, husband, dad, and grandpa he was.
Love
Cousin Robin
Terry , Angie & Chris,
We were shocked to hear the news of Randy’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Randy was truly a wonderful person. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Pete and Judi Boone
Terry and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and sorry that I will miss the funeral. I am in Utah with family and do not get home until Monday night. I continue to think about you daily. Randy was a wonderful person and the two of you always seemed so happy and good for each other. I will always remember and appreciate how kind Randy was and how he always took care of us whenever we were at your home. He was a gentleman and a friend and he will be missed.
Love,
Deb Johnson
I worked with Randy a number of years ago at Parallel Technologies. He was a wonderful co-worker and enjoyed working with him. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family at this sad time.
My sincerest condolences. Though I only worked with Rand for a short time years ago at Americom, his infectious smile and sense of humor will always stay with me. I know many must feel the same way.
Dear Angie and Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting your father on several short occasions at St. Mike’s with the children’s activities. He was always so upbeat, and Amy has shared with me many times how close your family is, and what a wonderful Dad/Grandfather he was. My heart goes out to you, your Mom, and family. Please know that you have been in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to each of you.
Sincerely, Helen Eriksen. (Amy Martell’s Mom)
Dear Terry and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was such a gentlemen, in every way, and was so loving and caring of his family. He had such a great smile on his face and a warm personality which greeted everyone. I know that you will always miss him but can reflect and remember all the good times and happiness he brought to you and your family.
Donna Ryan
Member of Terry’s book club
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Terri, Angie and Chris…I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Husband and Father! He was a great man and will be sadly missed by so many people. I consider it an honor to have known Randy for all these years and will have a huge hole in my heart for a long time. He taught me so many things and always had interesting things to share. I have been blessed in my life to have an abundance of friends. That said, I have never met another man that was so proud of his wife, children and grandchildren. You were all he ever talked about. He truly loved each and every one of you and made no bones about letting everyone he know that he did. The way his eyes lit up when he talked about you all was amazing. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for your entire family. It would be my honor to help out.
Much Love,
Joe Kroll