Obituary for Randall F. "Randy" Mack
Randall "Randy" Mack, age 69, of Kranzburg, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.
Funeral mass will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg with Father Christopher Hughes as celebrant.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., with a scripture service at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 17th at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Interment will be at the Holy Rosary Church Cemetery, Kranzburg, SD.
Casket bearers will be Les Hill, Tom Kranz, Jim Lenards, Terry Moes, LeRoy Mack and Terry Lee.
Honorary Casket bearers will be Randy's grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 166, Kranzburg, SD 57245.
Randall Francis Mack, son of Sylvan and Corrine (Seefeldt) Mack was born on November 9, 1951 in Watertown, SD. He attended school at Holy Rosary and graduated from Waverly High School. He then graduated from Lake Area Technical Institute.
On June 17, 1978 he married Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Schwanke in Kranzburg. Four children were born to this union, Jennifer, Lacey, Lucas and Amanda. Randy was a self employed truck driver.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Catholic Order of Foresters. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.
Randy is survived by his wife, Beth; their children, Jennifer (Jamie) Comes of Kranzburg, Lacey (Jacob Wiertzema) Schmeling of Sioux Falls, Lucas (Emily) Mack and Amanda (Nathan) Miley of Kranzburg; 10 grandchildren, Collin (Kaihley), Mason, and Logan Comes, Reese Schmeling, Harper, Harrison and Madelyn Mack, Katelyn, Ella and Emerson Miley, with one more grandchild due in January of 2022; his siblings, Colleen (Jim) Peterson, Eagle, NE, Steve (Bev) Mack and Paulette (Dick) DeVille, Watertown, Lynne Stricherz (Greg Krech) Huron, Mary Lea (Steve) Yseth, Watertown, Tim (Lori) Mack and Barry (Teri) Mack, Huron and Rob (Sue) Mack, Watertown; in-laws, Richard (Cindy) Schwanke, Barb (Jerry) Brenden, and Kathy Anderson; his aunts and uncles; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Corrine; his parents-in-law, Richard and Loretta Schwanke; two sisters and one brother, Valerie and Gina Mack, and Kerry "Guy" Mack; and two brothers-in-law, Stan and Roy Schwanke.
A LEGACY OF RANDY
He grew up on the family farm south of Kranzburg with 11 brothers and sisters. As the 3rd oldest he lived to torment his younger siblings and enjoyed reminiscing about it. Ask any of them and they will be happy to rat him out.
In his younger years his interests were racing and wrecking cars, raising turkeys and wreaking havoc. Randy never backed down from a dare including eating live goldfish and formaldehyde pigs.
As he matured his interests shifted to spending time with his family. From Semi truck trips with his kids from California to Winnipeg, camping, fishing, hunting and spontaneous car trips anywhere in between, he was always up for a family adventure.
At home he was known for his famous 10 lb homemade pizzas, "nutty" malts, and butter soaked brown paper bag of popcorn.
The highlight of his later years was being called Papa by his 10 grandchildren. Although never known to be the most "responsible" baby-sitter, his Love for them overshadowed his overall lack of ability.
He carried on the traditions from his own kids to his grandkids while adding some "unauthorized" ones such as his secret candy stash and having them taste test his special "coffee".
The greatest joy in his life was irritating his wife. From his harrowing driving skills on the cliffs in the hills, trying to sink their boat or constantly enlightening her with false information. He showed his love by their many trips and always standing by her through thick and thin.
He will forever be known for his great sense of humor, signature plaid shirts, bursting out in a random song, infectious laugh and love for his family, or more importantly ---- Whiz's Pizza.
Dad, in the words of Ernest Tubb ---- "Thanks, Thanks A Lot"
Funeral mass will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg with Father Christopher Hughes as celebrant.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., with a scripture service at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 17th at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Interment will be at the Holy Rosary Church Cemetery, Kranzburg, SD.
Casket bearers will be Les Hill, Tom Kranz, Jim Lenards, Terry Moes, LeRoy Mack and Terry Lee.
Honorary Casket bearers will be Randy's grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 166, Kranzburg, SD 57245.
Randall Francis Mack, son of Sylvan and Corrine (Seefeldt) Mack was born on November 9, 1951 in Watertown, SD. He attended school at Holy Rosary and graduated from Waverly High School. He then graduated from Lake Area Technical Institute.
On June 17, 1978 he married Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Schwanke in Kranzburg. Four children were born to this union, Jennifer, Lacey, Lucas and Amanda. Randy was a self employed truck driver.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Catholic Order of Foresters. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.
Randy is survived by his wife, Beth; their children, Jennifer (Jamie) Comes of Kranzburg, Lacey (Jacob Wiertzema) Schmeling of Sioux Falls, Lucas (Emily) Mack and Amanda (Nathan) Miley of Kranzburg; 10 grandchildren, Collin (Kaihley), Mason, and Logan Comes, Reese Schmeling, Harper, Harrison and Madelyn Mack, Katelyn, Ella and Emerson Miley, with one more grandchild due in January of 2022; his siblings, Colleen (Jim) Peterson, Eagle, NE, Steve (Bev) Mack and Paulette (Dick) DeVille, Watertown, Lynne Stricherz (Greg Krech) Huron, Mary Lea (Steve) Yseth, Watertown, Tim (Lori) Mack and Barry (Teri) Mack, Huron and Rob (Sue) Mack, Watertown; in-laws, Richard (Cindy) Schwanke, Barb (Jerry) Brenden, and Kathy Anderson; his aunts and uncles; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Corrine; his parents-in-law, Richard and Loretta Schwanke; two sisters and one brother, Valerie and Gina Mack, and Kerry "Guy" Mack; and two brothers-in-law, Stan and Roy Schwanke.
A LEGACY OF RANDY
He grew up on the family farm south of Kranzburg with 11 brothers and sisters. As the 3rd oldest he lived to torment his younger siblings and enjoyed reminiscing about it. Ask any of them and they will be happy to rat him out.
In his younger years his interests were racing and wrecking cars, raising turkeys and wreaking havoc. Randy never backed down from a dare including eating live goldfish and formaldehyde pigs.
As he matured his interests shifted to spending time with his family. From Semi truck trips with his kids from California to Winnipeg, camping, fishing, hunting and spontaneous car trips anywhere in between, he was always up for a family adventure.
At home he was known for his famous 10 lb homemade pizzas, "nutty" malts, and butter soaked brown paper bag of popcorn.
The highlight of his later years was being called Papa by his 10 grandchildren. Although never known to be the most "responsible" baby-sitter, his Love for them overshadowed his overall lack of ability.
He carried on the traditions from his own kids to his grandkids while adding some "unauthorized" ones such as his secret candy stash and having them taste test his special "coffee".
The greatest joy in his life was irritating his wife. From his harrowing driving skills on the cliffs in the hills, trying to sink their boat or constantly enlightening her with false information. He showed his love by their many trips and always standing by her through thick and thin.
He will forever be known for his great sense of humor, signature plaid shirts, bursting out in a random song, infectious laugh and love for his family, or more importantly ---- Whiz's Pizza.
Dad, in the words of Ernest Tubb ---- "Thanks, Thanks A Lot"