Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Sep 28, 1954 – Sep 23, 2019 (Age 64)
Milwaukee -- Randall D. Crocker passed away Sept. 24, 2019, a week before his 65th birthday. Beloved husband of Kathleen Allen and father of Margaret, he is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Mary Kay and Rick Roseneck and nieces Rachel and Julia and by extended family and dear friends. Randy was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from Edgewood High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from Drake University in 1976 and his law degree from Marquette University in 1979.
He joined the Milwaukee law firm of von Briesen & Roper S.C. where he specialized in commercial, corporate and public law matters. He rose to the position of President and CEO in 2004 and led the firm through a period of rapid growth, more than doubling in size to over 350 employees in nine offices across Wisconsin.
Recognized by the publication "Best Lawyers in America" continuously since 1996, he was selected as its "Lawyer of the Year" three times and listed among the Wisconsin Super Lawyers three times. The Wisconsin Law Journal selected him as a "Leader in the Law" and he received numerous other professional awards during his career. He served as president of the Board of Governors of the 7th Circuit Bar Association and was a fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation and the American Bar Association. He lectured at the law schools of a number of prominent universities and colleges.
An active member of his community, he served as chairman of the Board of Directors of Discovery World, was a past Commodore of the Milwaukee Yacht Club, a Board Member and President of The Milwaukee Club and Bailli of the Milwaukee Chapter of the Confrérie of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and served as a Board Member and Officer for the Pabst Theater Foundation and the Milwaukee Dancers Fund of the Milwaukee Ballet. He was a member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Public Policy Forum and the Marquette Law School Board of Advisors.
Randy was an avid outdoorsman and often hunted duck and upland game with his boon companions, including his trusty chocolate lab Trixie. Those who know Randy will remember him as a Churchill buff and Anglophile as befitting a perfect gentleman and great lover of food and a good glass of Burgundy.
Friends and family will gather to share memories of Randy at a private gathering and he will be laid to rest in one of his favorite hunting fields. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Lakeshore Veterinary Services Pet Care Foundation, https://lakeshorevetspecialists.com/about-pet-care-foundation-2/pet-care-foundation/ to the Ruffed Grouse Society, Attn: Kim Shwisher, 451 McCormick Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108, or to the Milwaukee Dancers Fund, c/o Rachel Malehorn, 411 E. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1000, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or online at mkedancerfund.org
Read MoreRandy, RIP, my old friend and law school classmate.
Tom Kapusta
Tom Kapusta
November 19, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD | Classmate
I sailed with him on David Pappas 50 foot Q-boat Falcon in the 1980s he was a great guy and good ship mate.
Alan Reger
September 30, 2019 | Miami, FL
Randy was one of my first, and most beloved, clients. He always showed up on Randy-time and always worked incredibly hard (when I could get him to shut up). He went out of his way multiple times with favors for me and I will forever remember him for his generosity. He presided over my very intimate wedding and insisted on writing everything himself, naturally. I cannot imagine the loss in his family's life right now. You will be missed by everyone, DJ RCRocker.
Garrett Van Auken
September 30, 2019 | Milwaukee, WI | Friend
So sorry to hear about Randy. He was a good friend in law school and I stayed with him in his apartment as I was moving to Milwaukee. We spent time socializing, laughing, studying for exams at the Lichsten office, and commiserating about the challenges and stress. I was happy to see him for a short time at the reunion and he was clearly proud to report recent news of his family. Even though we haven't seen each other much in recent years, I will miss him. May your memories comfort you. ...
Joel Massie
September 30, 2019 | Bessemer, MI | Friend
Forever a guiding light for so many.
Nadia Thompson
September 30, 2019 | Friend
Kathy and Margaret Sending you much love and strength in this most difficult time. You are loved dearly as was Randy. Im proud to call you my friends. Lift your eyes to the sky for he is never far from your side, he will hold your heart forever.
Much love and deepest sympathy Nadia and Isabella
Nadia Thompson
September 30, 2019 | Dresden | Friend
Dear Kathy - My prayers and thoughts are with you in in the passing of Randy. He has sailed upward to God's kingdom in the heavens and will always be with you and your daughter in spirit and hope. Fondly, Carole Trimmer
September 28, 2019
Randy was a tremendous person and I have so many great memories hunting out at the boathouse with him. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great mentor and friend to me and I will miss him dearly. My condolences to Kathy & Margaret and the whole family.
- Mike Burroughs
September 28, 2019
My condolences to Kathy, Margaret and family... My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Huber
September 27, 2019