Randall Randy L. Waite, age 50, of Adams, Wisconsin died peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his home following a long battle with lung cancer.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Chaplain Tom Duncan will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Roseberrys on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Randall was born July 08, 1960 in Friendship, Wisconsin to Ronald and Velna Waite. He married Diane Bredesen on June 06, 1998 in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, ice fishing, Nascar, and making fishing lures. He enjoyed playing with his granddaughters and teaching them how to fish and to enjoy nature. Randy was a great cook and friends and family knew him as Mr. Feed the World. He also enjoyed raising pigs, chickens, and pumpkins with his mom, and he most of all loved to spend time with his family.
Randy was a member of Castle Rock Bassmasters where he enjoyed his love of fishing and competitiveness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the UW Cancer Center Riverview, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Randy was preceded in death by Grandparents, William and Viola Waite; Grandparents, Lee and Emma Dye; and Father-in-law, George Bredesen Jr.
Survivors:
Wife: Diane Waite of Adams, Wisconsin
Father: Ronald Waite Sr. of Adams, Wisconsin
Mother: Velna Waite of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: RJ (Janet) Waite of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Debra Childers of Salem, OR
Sister: Sonya Waite of Waupaca, Wisconsin
Sister: Krystal (Rick) Roenneburg of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Patricia Irene Waite of Roscoe, IL
Son: Randall James Waite of Roscoe, IL
Step-Daughter: Amanda (Mike) Schwabe of Adams, Wisconsin
Step-Son: Steven (Nicole) Ravenscroft of Friendship, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Kelli Ravenscroft of Minneapolis, MN
Granddaughter: Hailey Remm of Adams, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Ellie Schwabe of Adams, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Grayson Schwabe of Adams, Wisconsin
I worked with Randy for many years he was a good man who will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and the whole family. I remember chatting a few times with Randy outside my parents house, and he always had a smile on his face regardless of his condition. Know that he’s in heaven.
sorry to hear about randy as a parent it must be hard
Diane, RJ, Velna and everyone,
My thoughts are will all of you. No words can ease the pain only time and loving memories. May you find comfort knowing that Randy is now pain free and walks with God until you meet again.
Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He was always very full of life. He will be grately missed
Im sorry Diane for your loss..I loved Randy so much he was a great friend just wish it could have been beat. Sorry Corey and I were not there we are in Florida working and just got the news. and once again Im sorry and I will miss u Randy.
I am so sorry to hear about Randy, I had no idea he was so sick, I just saw he passed away, to the family you are in my thoughts and prayers
I’m sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort.Janis and the Rhinehart Family
Ron. Velna and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heartfelt condolences
to Randy’s entire family.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Randy’s family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Randy. Prayers to Diane and the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Our thoughts are with your families at this time
Our Thoughts and Prayers are With the Waite Family
Memories become precious at times like these.
We’ll miss that confident smile and friendly "hello!" You made a lasting positive impression on your little friend, our grandson, Bradi, at Kwik Trip that cold winter morn not long ago.."I’ll bring you and grampa back some fish tonight, ok?" The smile you put on his face never changed ’till around 7 that night when you knocked on the kitchen door and yelled out…"Bradi, here’s your fish, next time we’ll both go, ok?"
That was you in a nut shell: bringing only good into the eyes and souls of those who met you once or knew you forever. Thanks Randy, our prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
Pat and Maureen…and Bradi, too!
My prayers go out to you
at this time. May you
find peace knowing that
Randy is with our
Father in Heaven.
The thoughts and prayers of the Pollex families go out to you and yours in this difficult time. Take care. Eric.
Very sad to hear this news.
I remember playing Little League against Randy, and of course high school. I would also run into him though the years when I would be back home. Always a smile and fun to be around.
My thoughts are with his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss….thinking of you all.
Diane, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to out to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Its been a long time since we have seen the both of you. Memories are truly wonderful. Our deepest sympathy to you and the entire family
My sympathy to Randy’s whole family. I got to know Randy well while working at FCI. He was a great guy. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
Diane, We are so sorry to hear of Randy’s death. He fought the good fight and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was always quick with a joke and made you smile. We will keep you and yours in our prayers.
Diane and family, Thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless, Jack and Brenda and sons’
Diane and Sonya and the Bredeson and Waite Families. I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your families in my prayers.
Diane and family. Thinking of you in the dark time, randy will be missed but you will always have his memories so hold them close along with your family and friends. Randy left an impact on many lives. long live his memory
Diane and family- prayers and deepest sympathy to all. Hold fast to all your great memories, remembering his smile and the twinkle in his eye.
Diane, Velna, Ron and the rest of the Waite family. I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of Randy I can’t help but smile. We had so much fun growing up and hanging out. Some of my best memories are from those Friday night races at the fairgrounds watching his dad (#98) race. I am thankful to have known him and had him as a friend. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Velna & family Randy was the best and will be missed by many we love you and stay strong.
Randy was a great co-worker and he always had a smile! May the Lord bless him and keep him and I will remember all of you in my prayers.
My condolances to Randy’s family. He was a very special person with great love for his family and for life. I am thankful to have known him.
Condolences to all your family. Randy was a great man,and a better friend.Randy was allways will to help ,he had a giving spirit.
Velna,Rj, and all the family. Our condolences on your loss of Randy.
May God comfort all of you during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patricia Gervais & Family
Condolences to you and your Family, Randy was a good man and a great co-worker, he will be missed.
My sympathy to all the Waite family. The thoughts and prayers of family and friends are with you.
Diane,Ron,Velna.R.J.,Deb,Crystal and rest of the family. RANDY was a great person. Always stopped to speak when he saw people he knew.You all have my deepest sympathy. He will be missed by many.
Randy was a wonderful man and we are so blessed to have known him. Our prayers go out to the whole family and may you always remember the wonderful times you shared. God Bless. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Diane & family,Im so sorry for your loss.Randy will be missed.My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Velna & Ron, We are deeply sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and the family. Hold onto & Cherish the memories.
Your son was a great guy & He will be missed by everyone that knew him. God Bless you in this difficult time.
Our thought and prayers are with you. Randy fought a good fight and now he is at peace.
Diane, family and friends, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Randy will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. David & Kathy Snyder
To Diane and family, I knew Randy from helping out more so than anything with anything Sports related from Little League to High School Varsity Sports and lastly from Shooting Pool with him. He was a good man and will always be remembered as that! My most heartfelt thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family!
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! With our deepest sympathy, Kurt & katie
Diane and the Waite family,I have known Randy ever since we went to grade school together and the one thing I always remember is Randy always had a smile and I expect that will continue,he taught people,helped people and loved life and I say this about very few people in life,"anyone who knew or met Randy or spent anytime with him are a better person for having the opportunity to say they had Randy in there life".Diane,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.Rick
Diane, & children, & the Waite family our deepest condlences. My family and I are sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Hope waite & family
Diane, Amanda & Mike(Ellie,Grayson), Steven & Nicole(Hailey)& Kelli,
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time. Please know that we share in your loss. Always, treasure the wonderful memories Randy has left behind, as he would want those to continue. Our deepest sympathy. God Bless and love you all,
Our prayers are with your family at this time. Randy was a wonderful man and a great co-worker and we always enjoyed his stories.
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain." Randy did that. Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss Randy was a good person he always had time to talk hunting and fishing will be missed by all
Diane & Family: Sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He has moved on to the Big Hunting Fields and Fishing Ponds. He will be missed greatly by all.
Diane and Family, We send our Love
Diane:
Thinking of you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Diane, RJ, Debbie and the entire Waite Family; I was shocked to hear the news of Randy’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and the family during these times.
My sincere condolences to Diane and the entire Waite Family.I grew up with Randy in High School and when he got that mischievous twinkle in his eye,I knew we were in for some good natured adventures.An afternon icefishing or rabbit hunting was preferred to algebra or history.Or possibly a midnight trip to Castle Rock Container pond to see who could catch the best bass and not get caught by security.Randy was a classic in my book and a good man from a good family.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Randy knew how to always put a smile on your face. He will be missed by everyone. Paul and Patty Ochtrup
Diane and family….thinking about you alot in this terribly difficult time. I only met Randy a few times, but he sure seemed like a lot of fun. So very sorry for your loss.
Very very sorry to see that Randy has passed away,he was such a great guy!Always had something good to say whenever I ran into him, our thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family and friends!
Diane and family, I worked with Randy for many years and at times of trouble Randys face was the one that you wanted to see come through that door. Normally it was, and he was the first to be their no matter what he would face. (Randy had Heart.) He will be missed, He was a very good man you can be proud of him. I think God will be smiling when he comes through his doors.
my thoughts and prays go out to you .randy will be miss by all and will miss the good fishing stories and the sercert baits
Diane and Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. I always think of Randy when I reminisce about growing up in Adams. He was a good man and will be missed by all especially those in the class of 1979. My deepest sympathy.
Always friendly and a ready smile was Randy. He shall be missed by many. The battle is over after a long struggle.
Diane and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I knew Randy from his days at the FCI and I remember him fondly. He was a man of true grit and character at work here. Respectfully, Michael Hamm
Diane and family,
I am sorry so for your loss!! There are so many good Pines street memories and he was a part of most of them. I will miss his smile and kind words!! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Diane, Mandy, Steve, and Kelli — I am so sorry for you’re loss. Randy was such a great man and we are going to miss his greatly. Hailey just adored him and I am so greatful that she will be able to carry with her so many wonderful memories of her Papa. We love you guys; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I have many memories from when we were little, running around and raising hell in the sand dunes. Randy and all his family always called me Dawny when I was little. Randy still called me Dawny as a adult. I laughed and told him I can’t believe you still call me that. Randy said you will never be anyone else to me. I’ll miss that.
Diane and family:
So sorry to hear of your loss…even though he is not now suffering. Ialways will remember how Randy would have a bag of candy to pass out to the little kids (and BIG kids) at the basketball games!!! Take care and hold onto all your wonderful memories.
Diane, So sorry to hear of the loss of Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane and family- We are so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Randy was a fun guy and I still miss seeing him riding the gator at work and stopping to insist he give me a ride to my unit! Lots of fun chats we always had! What a sense of humor! Scott will always remember Randy as a great hunter and fun guy to share a few with!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God bless! Becky and Scott
Randy will be missed by us all. He was so friendly and kind to everyone who knew him. I personally enjoyed any conversation with Randy. I admired his positive attitude throughout his battle with cancer. Diane, Ron, Velna and the rest of Randy’s family, thank you for keeping Randy active and able to visit with his friends during his struggle. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
So very sorry about your loss of Randy.
Ron and Velna—So soory to hear of Randy’s passing, he will be missed by many–
Diane and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always cherish the times I spent with Randy and the knowledge that he shared with me. He will be missed by all that knew him.
To Diane, Velna, Ron, and all – I am so sorry. Since learning of Randy’s passing I have been flooded with memories of childhood – fun times and antics – growing up with Randy and all the Waite kids. We had such fun. I know my Dad thought so highly of Randy! My thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time. Lynnette Woodruff Traas
Diane and family, we are so so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and may you find peace and comfort.
Thinking of you at this most painful of times. He will be missed, my heart goes to you all.
Our prayers go out to Randy’s loved ones. He was a wonderful man & had a kind soul. May comfort & peace surround you all. He will be missed but remembered fondly. God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Randy was a great man and will be missed. I am very sorry for your loss.
Randy will be missed! He could always get everyone to smile!!
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing him in the stands at volleyball and coming over to the scorers table to say or word or two. Always remember the good times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy will be deeply missed but we will always keep him in our hearts.
Diane and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane and family our thoughts are with you at this time of such sorrow. Randy will be missed by many.
Velna and Ronnie, Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thouhgts and prayers wii be with you. John Holmes
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember Randy, his great smile and his joking personality. We will miss him.
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Randy was a wonderful man. I have fond memories of him as a student. God bless and keep all of you. Barb and Dean Morgan
Diane and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Randy will be missed by many, he was a very special and caring man. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane,
Thinking of you all.
With my deepest sympathy,
Mike Jr.,
Frankfurt Germany
Diane, Amanda&Mike (Ellie&Grayson), Steven&Nicole(Haley) and Kelli~ You have our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Husband, Step-Dad and Papa. Always cherish the good memories…no one can take those from you. If you ever need anything–we are only a telephone call away. We Love you-
I’m so sorry for loss my heart goes out to all of you
Diane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. WE ALL HAVE VERY GOOD AND HAPPY MEMORIES OF RANDY…LOVE TO YOU…
Diane and family: We are so sorry for your loss, and understand you are going through a very difficult time. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you.
Diane & Family sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers go out to you. He will be missed.
Diane and Family – May god be with you all.
Diane and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Randy will be deeply missed.
Diane & Family – Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
diane i am so sorry for your loss. if i can help in any way let me know. we’re all thinking of you and your family
My deepest condolences. Randy was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Diane and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We love you all!
Diane & Family, Am so sorry for loss. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Diane, We wish to extend our sympathy to you and the whole family. Randy was a man with many friends and will remain in hearts forever.
Our deepest condolences. Randy was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Diane during this time of loss. Cherish your memories. You can take comfort in knowing he’s never far away, because he’s always in your heart.
Thinking of you all. Hold tight to all the wonderful memories you have made. They last forever. With my deepest sympathy & love, Lori & Family
Dianne and family, our deepest sympathy to you and you children. Earth was a good place with Randy on it, he will be missed.
Dianne,My deepest sympathy to you and your family.Randy was a great guy!Will be thinking of you!!
My heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. I will always remember his strong support of the Fishing has no Boundries trip.
I will always remember the lessons taught fishing! Deeply missed by me and my family. Love you Diane!! Xoxo
Diane, My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your families’ at this difficult time. Randy will be remembered and missed by all.
Penny