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Randall Kosanke Obituary

Kosanke, Randall J. "Randy" Left his family and friends on Monday, November 11, 2013, age 67 years. He leaves his wife and best friend Jan (nee Johnson). Proud father of Kelly (Eric) Heipel and Andy (Lora) Kosanke. Grandpa of Ethan Heipel. Dear brother of Pat (Don) Thelen. Also survived by extended family and friends. Randy was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam. He will be deeply missed for his sense of humor, playing guitar with Frank, love of comedy and golfing with his friends. Our deepest appreciation to St. Luke's South Shore Lombardi Cancer Clinic and Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for their care and kindness. A celebration of Randy's life will be held at New Berlin Hills Golf Course, 13175 W. Graham Street, New Berlin, on Friday, November 15, 2013, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Please omit flowers.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 13, 2013.

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Quentin Mizer

January 5, 2014

Jan, served with Randall at Keesler Afb 1965-66! Great memories, played music with him, We went to Bourbon st together several times! Always life of group and party! Quentin Mizer-Lebanon Mo.
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john

December 8, 2013

Randy thank you for just being you my brother and friend. you four leave a couple of sandbags open Lou and I will be along start up the 3wbg again. God Bless

Pam Dean

December 4, 2013

Randy will be greatly missed. He could always make you laugh and have a good story to tell. Enjoyed the few times John and I spent with he and Jan in Door County. My deepest sympathy to the Kosanke family. Pam

Pam Dean

December 4, 2013

Randy will be greatly missed. Always had great stories and could always make you laugh. My deepest sympathy . Pam

Pam Dean

December 4, 2013

Randy will be greatly missed. I loved all the stories he had to tell ...always could make you laugh. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Kris Goff

November 25, 2013

Jan and Family. May your tears and pain fade away and the wonderful memories live on forever.All of God's blessings be with you now...and always.My heartfelt sympathy.

Beatrice Rice

November 17, 2013

Blessings to his Family. May the angels watch over him. With sympathy, Beatrice Rice and Family

November 16, 2013

Thanks for all the great times. Our deepest sympathies! Mike & Mary Ann Pochowski

Carol and Keith Evans

November 15, 2013

To Jan, Kelly, Andy and families:

We are heartbroken to hear of Randy's passing. He was such a quirky, funny, fascinating man and he'll be truly missed in this world. There aren't enough people like Randy - just saying his name brings a smile! And we can only imagine what that "other-world reunion" is like but there's sure to be a lot of beer-drinking, joke-telling & guitar-playing going on.....

Sending warm hugs and our sincere wishes for peace to all of you.

Much love, Carol & Keith Evans

Ken and Karen Walther

November 14, 2013

Jan and Family,

We will so miss Randy and all the good times and laughs we have had for many years. All the Isla trips together. The memories and laughs will never fade. Our hearts are broken. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Kim & Adam

November 14, 2013

Andy, Lora and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father and husband. Someone once told me that when you enter heaven you hear all of your favorite songs all playing at once. We sincerely hope that Randy is enjoying the music.

all our love,

Rick Zingsheim

November 13, 2013

You will be truly missed Randy. Your great sense of humor was second to none. I will continue my goal to keep raising money for a cure to all cancers. Your cousin, Rick

Bob/Renee Kozlowski

November 13, 2013

Jan and Family,
We all know that Randy will soon be sitting around telling stories with the likes of George Carlin and Lenny Bruce, and golfing with Sam Snead and Bobby Jones. And strumming tunes with John Lennon and George Harrison.

REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND

Andy and Barb Stawski

November 13, 2013

Our sincere sympathy and prayers go out to Jan and children.
Randy was a good
friend and Andy enjoyed
working and golfing with him.

Lou Essick

November 13, 2013

RIP, brother. I love you.

Lou Essick

November 13, 2013

Jan, Gail and I send our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Randy so much, and will miss him greatly. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We love you guys. Hugs to all, and God bless.

Lou Essick

November 13, 2013

Randy, you have always been one of my closest friends, and like a brother to me. Thank you for all of the great! memories, and helping me through one of the toughest times in my life, Vietnam. I will never forget our club, The WWWBG while stationed with you at Tuy Hoa, and on the South China Sea. I wonder if anyone ever found my swim suit. I love you, brother. Please give Dan, Walt, and Fritz a hug for me, and save me a good spot. RIP, buddy. Love you. Lou

November 13, 2013

Jan and Family, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Sue Heiser, family and kitchen staff at Lancaster.

Brooke Thomson

November 13, 2013

My prayers are with you. God's speed Randy, I will miss your stories.

Ed Senger

November 13, 2013

Andy and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss.

Dave/Karen Emmons

November 13, 2013

We would like to extend our dearest sympathies to your family. Know that we are praying for Randy's peace and yours also.

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