Norman Keith Randall

Norman Keith Randall, 82, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1926, in Fond du Lac, the son of Kenneth and Vera (Coon) Randall. A life-long resident of Fond du Lac, he graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1947, after returning from service in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. After high school, Norman attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, then married the love of his life, Rose Richter, on September 3, 1949. Over the years, he worked as a salesman for Automotive Sales & Service, a parts manager for Dietrich Buick, apprenticed at Anderson Dry Cleaners, where he earned his Journeyman’s license, an outside salesman for Blakely Auto Parts for 30 years and retired after 10 years at Guenther Supply, Inc. in 1990.He was well known in the community and was a member of the Church of Peace, Fond du Lac, where he served in many capacities including Sunday school superintendent, church council, and chaired several committees. He was a past master of Fountain Lodge #26 F&AM and a member of Tripoli Shrine and past president of the Fond du Lac Shrine Club.In his retirement years, he and Rose traveled to Panama City Beach for thirteen winters and made many wonderful friends. He belonged to a photography club and was an avid reader and writer. He belonged to a writers club in Fond du Lac and wrote many wonderful stories of his childhood. He was also an inventor holding several patents and spent many hours on his stained glass lamps, windows and other projects. He was an avid card player and belonged to a canasta card club with the same four couples for 50 years. He also played poker, sheepshead, and bridge. Some of his most joyful times were spent with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose; two daughters: Paula (Garland) Ausloos of Plainfield, Deborah (Jeffrey) Zwicky of Fond du Lac; one sister, Donna Bennett of Granada Hills, California. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Kay (Sean) Timm of Plainfield, Robyn Ausloos of Milwaukee, Second Lieutenant, Wade Ausloos of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, David Zwicky of North Carolina, and James Zwicky of Connecticut; and nieces. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Church of Peace, 158 S. Military Road, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Jennifer C.M. Dawson and Rev. James F.D. Martin officiating. The family will greet friends and relatives on Saturday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Entombent will follow at Ledgeview Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Church of Peace or the Fond du Lac High School Scholarship Fund.

Norman Keith Randall

February 19, 1926 - November 10, 2008