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FAIRFAX--Randy Emil Werner, age 72, passed away on Monday, August 3, at Prairie View Assisted Living in Hector, Minnesota.
Randy was born on January 12, 1954, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Raymond and Edna (Bessmer) Werner. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1972.
In 1974, Randy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Valleen (Messner) Werner. Together, they made their home in Winthrop and were blessed with four children: Alethea Mae, Arianna Marie, Ezra William, and Elias James.
Randy began his working life as a truck driver for Michael Foods in Gaylord, formerly known as Crystal Farms. He later joined B&R Plumbing in Winthrop, where he earned his journeyman license. Randy took great pride in his work and valued his co-workers, as well as the opportunity to serve the residents of Winthrop and the surrounding communities.
Randy had an adventurous spirit. Just nine months before Mount St. Helens erupted, he climbed the mountain in Washington with a group of friends. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and sports, especially wrestling; where he was the state high school wrestling runner-up during his senior year.
Randy's life was defined by hard work, dedication, and love for his family. His strong work ethic, quiet strength, and commitment to putting his family first will be lovingly remembered by his children and his family.
Randy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Valleen; his parents, Raymond and Edna Werner; his parents-in-law, Melvin and Vernita "Nitz" Messner; his brother-in-law, Dennis Grack; and his sister-in-law, Vanna Messner.
Randy is survived by his daughters, Alethea (Josh) Elbert and Arianna Victorino; his sons, Ezra Werner of Eddy, Texas, and Elias (Claudette) Werner of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his grandchildren, Taron (Faith) Friedrichs, Avery (Sam) Wineland, Aliya Friedrichs, Jeremy Elbert, Jorge "BJ" (Kayla) Victorino, Victoria Victorino, James (Taylor) Victorino, Javier Victorino, Lillian Werner, and Logan Werner; and his great-grandchildren, Sebastian Ramirez of Rhode Island, Vivian "ViVi" Victorino of New Ulm, and Raina and Alana Freidrichs of Lafayette.
He is also survived by his sisters, Marlis (Duane) Henke of Gaylord, Dianne (Harlen) Gehrke of Winthrop, Karen Grack of Gaylord, and Phyllis (Butch) Franke of Remer; his brothers, Wayne (Ann) Werner of Arlington, Arvid (Linda) Werner of New Auburn, and Lester (LeAnn) Werner of Winthrop; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service honoring Randy Werner will take place on August 15th from 1-4 p.m. at Josh and Alethea Elbert's farm, 69245 520th St, Fairfax, MN 55332.