Randall Robert "Randy" Gess

Randall Robert "Randy" Gess obituary

Randall Robert "Randy" Gess

Randall Gess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Northshore Funeral Services - Shorewood on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Passed away on August 29, 2025, age 74 years. Residence Milwaukee. Husband of the late Patricia Gess. Son of the late Wilbur and Adeline Gess. Brother of Jane (Gary) Bishop - Lake Geneva, WI and Donna Thompson (the late Richard) from Wales UK. Uncle to Daniel Carlin (Missy), Bridget Wasilowski (Tommy) and Rick Thompson. Great uncle to Jacob, Sam, Louis and Madeline. Randy was a graduate of Pulaski High School and a very proud US Army veteran. Private services held. Much gratitude to Zablocki VA Medical Center who made his last months on earth comforting. Also a special thank you to Fanny Felton who was a friend first and social worker second..

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