Died Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Fremont Health Medical Center due to complications of Diabetes.
Randy was born January 19, 1949 in Mitchell, SD. to Ralph and Dolores (Helgeland) Sandness. He grew up in Mitchell and graduated from High School there in 1967. He married Mary Bridges in 1968. He worked for Hormel and moved to Fremont in 1979 and continued his work with Hormel. He then opened his own insurance business and ran that until retiring a few years ago due to his health.
He was a former member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont, serving on the church council and as confirmation guide. He had been very active in the Fremont Cosmopolitan Club. Randy loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.
Survivors:
Wife Mary
Daughters Shalynn (Ed) O'Neil of Fremont
Melissa (Coby) Knoell of Fremont
Son Nathan Sandness of Fremont
7 grandchildren Ethan(Kimberly), Eli and Audrey Knoell; Addison, Jack and Sophie O'Neil, Paige Sandness
2 great grandchildren Amelia and Caroline Knoell
Brothers Richard Sandness of Chicago, IL.
Reed Sandness of Newcastle, WY.
Sister Shelly(Mike) Degen of Mitchell, SD.
Sisters-in-law Jan Bridges of Fremont
Patty(Ron) Bishop of North Carolina
Brother-in-law Tom Bridges of Minnesota
nieces and nephews
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Natalie and brother Ronald.
The funeral will be 10am Saturday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Make-a-wish. Visitation will be Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(18)
Tom Mackey
Rockford, IL Sunday, June 21, 2015 Mary, i am so sorry to hear about Randy passing, my heart goes out to you and your family. He was one person that could always make you laugh. We had so many good times together.Rick Agnitsch
Overland Park, KS Tuesday, June 16, 2015 I was saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. I haven't seen you or Randy in a number of years, but always remember his great smile and sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Donna Barnhart
The Villages, FL Saturday, June 13, 2015 Mary- Want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family.Katie Klevemann
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 13, 2015 I grew up with Nate and just want to express my sincerest condolences to him and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Steve and June Westphal
Fremont, NE Friday, June 12, 2015 Mary and family,We were very sorry to read this. Randy was one of the funniest and nicest guy. Steve had a lot of fun working with him years ago. I had fun .just being around him and you both. He will be missed.
Lynette Steinfeld-Flitcraft
Bullhead City, AZ Friday, June 12, 2015 Mary, I send my deepest sympathy to you and the family for the loss of your loved one. Although it has been many years since we have seen you, I think of you often. Peace and love be with your as you go through this sad time. The Lord and spirit of your friends are with you and the family.Bill Zard
Forsyth, MT Friday, June 12, 2015 Sorry to hear of Randys passing. We had some good times hunting. John Tomas and I often talked about the antelope hunt to Kadoka. Randy thougt it was to mutch walking!!Charlie & Bonnie Miller
Fort Dodge, IA Friday, June 12, 2015 We were so sorry to read this. Randy went to school with Charlie and his brother was in Bonnie's class. Our thoughts and prayers for peace are with you all during this sad time and the time to come.Charlie &Bonnie (Hoffman) Miller
Joe Degen
mitchell, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Our condolences . We are thinking of you and your family and keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time.Joe & Angle Degen
Peggy (Snow) Hofmeister
, TX Thursday, June 11, 2015 So sorry to hear of the death of my classmate, Randy. I know his family and friends will greatly miss him. Prayers to all.Peggy Oberg Dant
Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Mary and family... So sorry to learn of the passing of Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all today.John Bonnie Messerli
Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Sending our Sympathy to you Mary, your children and Randy 's brothers and sister! So sorry to hear your lost, we will always remember his fun bubbly personality! Great loss, in our thoughts and prayers!Bob Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Mary and family,so sorry to hear of your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you all.roxanne (shank)laufmann
mitchell, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 so sorry to read about Randy...i sent this onto to my brother Kenny Shank of Council Bluff, Ia... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss...i have thought of you guys often and wondered where you all went and now i know...with deepest sympathy
roxy
cliff Oberg
Elverta, CA Thursday, June 11, 2015 Had many good high school fun times with Randy. May he be at peace with him self and his GodVicky beiswanger Hoh.
Mitchell, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Mary and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Randy you guys are in my thoughts and prayersVicky (Brooks) Bailey
Mitchell, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Mary, So very sorry to hear of Randys passing. He was a super nice guy. My the Lords arm surround you & your family always.Karen Beiswanger Weeldreyer
Huron, SD Thursday, June 11, 2015 Mary and family, I was so very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Even though we haven't seen your family for many years, I have thought of your family often. Many fond memories of Randy and your family. Our deepest sympathies to you all.