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Randall Svanda Obituary
He was born Jan. 11, 1954, in Murphysboro, the son of Otto Svanda and Eldean (Fritsche) Svanda.
He is survived by his parents, Otto and Eldean Svanda of Mount Vernon; sister, Nancy and Paul Knop of Sparta; one niece, heather and husband, Tyson Moonier, of St. Louis; two nephews, Ryan Knop of Belleville and Drew Knop and Amy Joiner of Sparta; two great-nieces, Shay and Lana Moonier of St. Louis.
He was president of Svanda Motors Inc. in Mount Vernon.
He was of Lutheran faith.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, in Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville with the Rev. Bruce Cameron officiating. Burial will be in Ava Evergreen Cemetery in Ava. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 7:30 to 11 a.m., both at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randall Svanda
Bradley Pigg
January 28, 2021
Miss you buddy and thinking of you today.
Lori Hubbard
February 6, 2011
Otto, Eldean and family - may your memories bring you comfort at this time of loss. Randy was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Bradley Pigg
February 5, 2011
He was my best friend.
When I was 9 years old and just moved to Sparta, his parents had to make him come over and play with the new kid. We were seldom apart from then on. I have missed him since I moved to Virginia 26 years ago. And now I will always miss him. Dennise and I were able to get together with Randy and Roger two springs ago for just a few hours. I am so glad we did.
I could tell you a thousand stories. We had so many adventures. We did everything together. He influenced almost everything in my life. I could never repay the things that Randy and his parents have done for me over the years. They are truly some of the finest people I have ever known.
To Otto, Eldean, Nancy and Paul -
Dennise and I Love you and we Loved Randy. Thank you for making him come over to play with the new kid. I can never thank you enough-for everything.
Randy was never one to get too sentimental - but I will. Buddy we Love you and will miss you forever. I will never forget all the great times we had together.
Bradley and Dennise Pigg
Roger Murry
February 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Eldean, Otto, Nancy and Family. May GOD give you the peace and strength you need to get through your time of grief. Randy was a dear and lifelong friend of mine. I will miss him greatly. Everytime I will think of him or speak of him I know will bring a smile to my face or maybe even a chuckle. He loved his family and friends and will be missed by all that knew him. Rest In Peace Buddy.
Bob & Jeanne (Harms) Randall
February 4, 2011
We had not seen Randy in a long time, but he was always a great friend and kind person. What a tragic loss! Our sympathy and prayers go out to his loving family!
Rhonda Rathert
February 4, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Randy's passing. He was a very special friend in high school. I know he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rhonda Maybell Rathert
Debbie Tope (Rees)
February 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Earl & Linda Kranawetter
February 3, 2011
Our prayers are with you as you struggle with the loss of Randy. Just remember that he is waiting for you at the Gates of Heaven.
Dennis and Maggie Decker
February 3, 2011
I've known Randy since we were both Freshmen at Sparta High. While I haven't kept in touch recently, I could probably write a book about all our experiences with Randy, all of which are warmly remembered and cherished. Condolences to the entire Svanda Family, Randy will be sincerely missed.
Phyllis Shields,Verseman
February 3, 2011
My thoughts and Prayers go out to you Ott, Eldean and family. God has a way of taking care of us in times like this, have faith and God will take care of you.
Jacque Pattisapu
February 3, 2011
Randy will be sadly missed......
Jacque Pattisapu
February 3, 2011
Randy will be sadly missed.....
Rich Conner
February 3, 2011
I haven't seen Randy much the last several years but we were very close while in high school and when I lived in Mt. Vernon. I will miss him and will keep his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry McGuire
February 3, 2011
My condolences to the Svanda family.
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