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Robert Randle Obituary
Bob was born in Valparaiso on Sept. 29, 1942, the son of Paul and Gretchen (Baumann) Randle. On Oct. 14, 1989, he married Beverly Van De Walle in Sioux Falls, S.D., and she survives.
Bob graduated from Valparaiso High School with the Class of 1960. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree at Hanover College and then his law degree at the Indiana University School of Law in 1967. Bob opened Randle Law Office in Rensselaer where he provided legal services to many in the area before retiring in 2016. Bob was active in the community as a member of the Rensselaer Rotary Club, Masonic Prairie Lodge #125 AF & AM Rensselaer, and the Prairie Arts Council.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Beverly; children, Steve (Bobbie Jo) Randle, Monticello, Michele (Tony) Ratliff, Fishers; step-children, David Van De Walle, Minneapolis, Minn., Michael Van De Walle, Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandchildren, Avery (Alivia) Randle, Quinton (fiancée Avry) Randle, both of Monticello, Emily Ratliff, Westfield, Andrew Ratliff, Cincinnati, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Nicholas Barnhart, Nathan Barnhart, Cameron Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Opal and Stetson.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on the family on Monday, July 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer. A funeral service will follow immediately at 1 p.m. CT with Reverend Marcia Smith-Wood officiating.
Interment to follow at Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and/or the Prairie Arts Council.
To share memories and/or condolences with the family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com
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Kirk and Holly Clark
July 18, 2023
Dear Robert Randle family,
Holly and I new Bob during the time we lived in Rensselaer. Our kids were the same age and went to school and played together many, many times. We spent vacations with him in the Carribbean sea and also in Canada. Bob was our lawyer and wrote our first Will. Bob and I also invested together in stock and a hog building. Bob was always full of humor and laughed a lot when we were together. He was a great friend and fun to be around at parties and at the pool in his back yard. We parted when I went off to Minnesota to grad school. I only met Bev a couple times but she was very nice and close to Bob. We have had a few phone calls together to talk about old times. We were sorry to hear about his untimely death and will miss him. We pray that God will comfort his family and especially Beverly during her time of grieving the loss of Bob.
Sincerely,
Kirk and Holly Clark
Jason Shonk
July 16, 2023
Bev and family my deepest condolences. Bob was truly a wonderful man and pleasure to know.
Deb Ellis
July 14, 2023
Bev and family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of Bob. May God be with you all as you heal.
Norm and Merilyn Grieve
July 13, 2023
Bev, So sorry for the sudden loss of your dear husband, Bob. We imagine his diagnosis came as a shock although you were both aware he had been struggling for some time.
We feel very privileged to have known him for all these years at Breckenridge and to have enjoyed his friendship there.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Norm & Merilyn Grieve
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Mary and Larry Williams
July 13, 2023
Bev, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob was a great guy and we enjoyed his sense of humor.
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