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Randall Atkins Obituary
Randall R. Atkins, 72, died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born on October 24, 1944, a son of Roy and Helen (Gilson) Abig. His father, Roy, was KIA in the winter of 1944/45 during the Battle of the Bulge. His mother remarried. Randall was then adopted by his step-father, Robert Atkins. On February 22, 1964, Randall married Judith Mortenson in Fond du Lac.
Randall loved being outdoors. He owned Four Seasons Automotive, where he worked on vehicles and built go-carts for his children and grandchildren. Randall enjoyed cooking and watching T.V. He earned a technical degree through Giddings & Lewis. A Machinist for Mercury Marine, he worked over 3 decades before his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Judith; seven children, Roy (Bea), Alan (friend Peggy Lueck), Barb Atkins (friend Tim), Bob (fiancé Terri Ross), Jeff "Joey" (Amy), Chris (friend Joe) and the late Dawn Atkins-Liebelt; twelve grandchildren, Mercedes Atkins, Ashley Jorgenson, Bobbie Jo Ryan, Robert Ryan, Tonisha Atkins, Tanen John Atkins, Gage Atkins, Lane Atkins, Corey Atkins, Theresa Atkins, Brooke Liebelt and Emma Atkins; three step-great-grandchildren, Sandra Nett, Melanie Braeger and Shaun Menke; future grandchildren, Dean, Devon and Danielle; four great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Brian (Mary); a special sister-in-law, Mary Jo (Ron) Schafer; two step-siblings; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn; an infant child; maternal and paternal grandparents; his step-father, Richard Rademann; a step-brother, Keith Rademann; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave. in Fond du Lac. Rev. Jack Harrison of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. VISITATION will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until the time of service. Cremation will follow the traditional services with a private family burial to follow at a later date.
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Dorothy wollersheim
December 6, 2016
Dear Judy and Family,
We just learned of Randy , going on to a higher SHOP, in the sky, we are thinking of you and praying for your comfort during this difficult time.Dave has many happy fun memories of his working years with Randy, he will be missed! HUGS
Our Best to you
Dave & Dorothy Wollersheim
A. M.
November 30, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
November 29, 2016
May God's healing hands touch the whole Atkins family and give all of you the strength to accept
His will to take Randy to his heavenly family.May
God bless you and watch over you.
Our most sincere condolences;
Pat & Cheryl Pickart
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November 29, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barb Sutter Bednarski
November 28, 2016
Judy, I was sorry to read about Randy's passing...my sympathy to you and your family.
Ron & Jan Chaney
November 27, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Atkins family. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.
The Staff of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home
November 27, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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