Randerson, Patrick J.

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• Obituary: 24 Jul 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Randerson, Patrick J.Patrick J. Randerson, 84, Appleton, went home to heaven Saturday, July 2 2, 2006, at Cherry Meadows Hospice with his family at his side signing h is favorite song; How Great Thou Art. Patrick was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Fr eedom to the late Frank and Anna (Van Domelen) Randerson. He proudly serv ed in the Army during WWII and was a member of the VFW and the American Le gion. On June 11, 1946, he married Anaceil Schmidt at St. Francis Chur ch in Hollandtown. Patrick was a past member of the Knights of Columbus a nd Countryside Golf Club. He belonged to Pathways Church (formerly Integri ty Christian Centre) and was active in the Men's Ministry and never miss ed a Saturday morning breakfast. Patrick enjoyed playing cards, especial ly Sheephead, golf, cheering on the Packers and fly fishing. He cherish ed time spent with his family, including trips to their trailer at Loon La ke and to Mississippi, where he and Anaceil wintered. Patrick was a man th at could fix anything and loved to tell jokes. He was a man of great fai th and prayer. Even when he was sick, he kept his faith, prayed to the e nd and joked with those around him.Patrick is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anaceil, Appleton; three chil dren, Mary Lynn (Jim) Boegh, Robert (Debbie) Randerson and Mike (Terri) Ra nderson, all of Hortonville; seven grandchildren, Travis (Katie) Boegh, Sh annon (John) Keller, Jill (Brian) Bobinski, Aaron (Lisa), Nichole, Jenna a nd Matthew Randerson; three great-grandchildren, Oliver, Addie and Finle y; two siblings, William (Lois) Randerson and Therese (Dan) Schuh; brothe rs and sisters-in-law, Clifford (Rita), Vincent (Rose), Therese, Delores a nd Richard Schmidt, Rita (Jim) Nelessen and Mary Therese Rose Hea d. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.In addition to his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by his father a nd mother-in-law, John and Hattie Schmidt; brother, Robert Randerson; a nd three brothers-in-law, David Head, Joseph and Alois "Buddy" Schmidt.The Funeral will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Pathways Church (110 S. Nicol et Rd., Appleton), with Patrick's son, Pastor Michael Randerson officiatin g. The William Verhagen American Legion Post 60, Kimberly will conduct Mil itary Rites immediately following the funeral. Friends may visit Wednesd ay after 3 p.m. until the funeral directly at the church. Committal wi ll be at Highland Memorial Park. A memorial is being established for the m issions at Pathways Church.Mom would like to give special thanks to her family who stood by her sid e. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Edith Kruege r, the people with hospice and Cherry Meadows for their incredible compass ion and care.Hon, thank you for the incredible 60 years of thoughtfulness, caring, a nd being a wonderful husband and father. You will be greatly missed and wh en I get to heaven I will beat you in sheephead. Love Mom
O'CONNELL FUNERAL SERVICES 2020 E. Main Street

Patrick married Schmidt, Anaceil or Anna 11 Jun 1946, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Anaceil (daughter of Schmidt, John L. Jr. and VanAsten, Harriet Louise) was born 2 Aug 1921, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 Apr 2016, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 23 Apr 2016, Star Of Hope Mausoleum At Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Boegh, Jim [Group Sheet]

Robert married Stein, Debbie [Group Sheet]

Michael married Unknown, Terri [Group Sheet]