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Before we start with this obituary, we'd like to say that Randall Brooks, or as he was best known, Randy, has probably already organized a celestial golf tournament and is cracking jokes with the angels. Born on June 5, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, a place known for beer, bratwurst, and the Green Bay Packers, it was only natural that Randall would grow into an adventurous, funny, witty, and talented individual, proving that the apple doesn't fall far from the cheese wheel.
After serving in the Air Force, Randall moved to Georgia and started his own business, R&R Gage Company Inc. He was just as proud of his company as he was of his infamous jokes - and that's saying something! Known for his love of family, boating, golfing, fishing, living the lake life, cheering on Nascar and the Packers, and being the life of any party, Randall was a favorite at the Racine Moose Lodge in Racine, WI. He was the type of guy who made everyone feel like they were the VIP guest at his party. As Mark Twain once said, "The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter." If this is true, then Randy was a one-man army.
Though Randall was divorced, he leaves behind an extensive family who were always at the heart of his adventures. His sisters Laurie Scukanec ( Paul Gorecki ) and Holly Bednarz ( Anthony Schedlbauer ), will remember him fondly as will his nieces and nephews: Josh ( Dominique ) Scukanec, Adam ( Lauren ) Scukanec, Megan ( Matt ) Luedtke, Paige Bednarz ( Andy Dawson ) and Drew Bednarz. His parents, John and Joan Brooks, preceded him in death, and we can only imagine that they're now enjoying his quick wit and entertaining stories once again.
A visitation will be held for Randall on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00amEDT at McDonald & Son Funeral Home located at 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, Georgia. The service will follow at 11:00amEDT. A graveside service with honors will be held at 2:00pmEDT at the Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Georgia. A later celebration of life will also be held in Wisconsin, with the date and time to be determined.
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Tamara Brooks
September 23, 2024
It was early evening, Friday, November 13, 1998. I was meeting my friend Laura for happy hour at the Tavern at Phipps Plaza. When I walked in, the first person I saw I was a man leaning up against a railing, and I thought gosh he looks like Joe Montana. I walked on through the bar and did not see my friend. I went out to the patio and came back through, and just happened to stand right beside Randy.
He was there with his friend Kerry. They started chatting with me as I was ordering a drink. And they said hey, did you see Joe Montana over there? Well, that really struck up some excitement! They had already gotten his autograph, which I ended up doing so later, with Randy´s encouragement. Joe had retired the year before from the 49ers, and was in town for their game with the Falcons.
As Laura was an hour late, it gave me a chance to get to know Randy, and when she arrived, we ended up talking to Randy and Kerry the rest of the evening. He asked me out for the next weekend, and 4 1/2 years later we tied the knot. He was a welcome addition to my family, and a great Stepdad to my two kids. Alas, some things are not meant to last forever.
I haven´t seen him in many years, but the memories of 8 years of amazing times still continue to brighten my day.
Randy was truly a very smart and fun-loving man. I know he will be missed by many. Condolences to Holly and Laurie and Family, and many friends.
Love,
Tamara Pierson Brooks
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Glenn and Diana Lederich
September 22, 2024
24 years ago my husband Glenn called Randy at R & R Gage to purchase gages from him, and that´s where it all began for us. When Glenn met Randy they soon found out that they were from the same town and went to the same high school in Greendale, WI. Although, 4 years difference in age, it was truly amazing to meet a fellow Greendaler and a Packer fan in GA. We were new to GA and Randy was gracious enough to invite us to go with him to the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and we went with him to every race there for 10 years. Later that first year, he invited us to go watch a Packer game at TJ´s Sports Bar and Grill, where we met some awesome Packer fans. We went to TJ´s for every Sunday game and shared a table with Randy and others. I can´t say enough about the fun we also had at his lake home. We had many years of friendship and fun! We will always thank Randy for introducing us to many people that are in our lives today. Our condolences go out to Randy´s family and friends and our utmost sympathy. May he Rest in Peace! Glenn & Diana Lederich
Richard Porter
September 22, 2024
Randy was always enjoying the lake. I remember almost every year, our family would take the boat to watch fireworks on July 4th. Randy always seemed to be on his dock when we returned, enjoying his own fireworks. It sometimes seemed like we were dodging enemy fire while pulling back into our dock. He and whoever was with him were having a blast, thinking how funny it was to watch us think he was going to hit us. There were many times we would sit on our docks just across from each other telling funny stories about think going on.
L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home
September 21, 2024
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