Richard "Dick" Randall

1939 - 2025

Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 11 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Richard "Dick" Randall, 86, of Sauk Rapids, who died Nov. 7, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Brady Keller officiated and burial was in St. Ann's Cemetery in Slayton. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church in St. Cloud. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Dick was born March 28, 1939, in Murray County. Richard was the only son of Fritz and Lillian Randall. As a youngster, he took pride in his horse "Trigger", winning many rodeo contests and showmanship ribbons. He married Dorothy Metz in Slayton in 1959. He worked for the soil conservation, later moving to St. Paul, attending barber school. He was the owner of two barber shops in New Brighton and St. Paul. Their first home was in North St. Paul. He later built a home in Afton. After two years, He purchased a farm near Slayton where he took pride in raising cattle. He owned New Image Barber Shop in Slayton for 13 years.

In the 80s, the Randalls relocated to St. Cloud where Dick studied horticulture and landscaping. He was employed at the College of St. Benedict for 18 years and ventured into his own landscaping business. He continued this business upon retirement until the age of 72. He built his final dream home in 2004, using his landscaping abilities. He had a special gift for visualizing his projects. His retreat on the river was his happy place. He was a lover of nature, be it trees, birds or animals. There is evidence of his work in St. Cloud and surrounding areas.

His survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three children, Scott and Char Randall, Todd and Misty Randall, and Lee and Missy Suedbeck; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Lillian Randall; and sister, Carol Waldor.

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