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He was born April 18, 1961, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Jerry "Dimps" and Susan (Johnson) Grailer. Randy grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1979. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Air Force. Randy served from 1979 until 1984 and was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Randy worked mainly as a truck driver and as a chef at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to camp with family and friends. Randy also enjoyed having kids and harassing Packer fans. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings supporter and fan. Randy cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, Jason Grailer, Alicia (Tony) Guiliani, Randy Grailer Jr., Nickolis Grailer, Joseph (Amanda) Grailer, Felicia Michaud, Brittany Michaud and Ryan (Kaci) Grailer; grandchildren, Harmony, Austin, A.J., Kelly, Justin, Ayla, Collin, Jonah, Somaya, Micah, Annaleigh, Nolan, Guilietta, Bella, Jenna, Lucas, Grayson and Reece; two brothers, Jerry Grailer and Robert (Bobby) Grailer; one aunt, Teresa (Pete) Rossato; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and by his three ex-wives, Corin, Jill and Gidget.
In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by one grandson, Dillon Grailer, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Breitung Township Cemetery, Quinnesec, Mich. Rev. James Danielson will officiate. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Uren-Copper Johnson Post #50, Iron Mountain, Mich.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, especially the fourth-floor nursing staff and Gidget Michaud.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Randy's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Randy's legacy of life.
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Dawn Hahn
October 5, 2023
you will be missed by so many people, you were a brother to me and I will miss you but you are flying with the angels now and no more pain. one of my memories is when are dads played ball together and we always were together like a family
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