Randerson, William J.

Other Events:

• Tombstone: St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 3 Jun 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
William Randerson, of Freedom, age 87, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 2, 2010, at Grand Horizons, Appleton. William was born in Freedom on April 27, 1923, son of the late Frank and Anna (Van Domelen) Randerson. William married Lois June Lange on June 1, 1949, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom. A World War II veteran, William was a member of the Freedom VFW Post 7692 where he also served as past commander. He served as a surgical technician during World War II and was awarded three battle stars for the Beaches of Normandy, The Battle of the Bulge, and Crossing the Rhine River in Germany. William also received the following decorations and citations, the American Theater Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Service Ribbon. He was honorably discharged from the service on December 5, 1945. William operated a dairy farm in Freedom for over 25 years. After farming, he was employed as a bus driver and custodian for the Freedom School District, and was later employed by the City of Appleton Street Department until his retirement in 1985. After his retirement, William and Lois moved to Shawano. William's homestead on Shawano Lake was his pride and joy. He enjoyed fishing, boat riding, playing bean bag, playing cards, especially sheephead and spending time with family and friends. William was also well known for his dancing the "jig" at weddings and family functions.
William is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lois; children: Judy (Ken) Lautenslager, De Pere; Nancy (Mike) Vosters, Freedom; and Connie Huss, Freedom; grandchildren: Bryan (Stacey) Rohm, Stacy (Adam) Landsverk, Kyle (Cathy) Vosters, Ryan Huss and Nicole Huss (fiance Gordy Vandenberg); great-grandchildren: Max, Sam, Ben Hailey, Jadyn and Peighton. He is further survived by a sister, Mary Therese (Dan) Schuh; a brother-in-law, Duane Jenkins; a sister-in-law, Anaceil Randerson; and many nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Patrick and Robert.
The funeral service for William will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Rd S, Freedom, with Fr. Dave Hoffman officiating. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. Friday at the church until the time of the service. Full military honors will be performed by the Freedom VFW Post 7692 and the U.S. Army following the committal in the parish cemetery.
Please visit www. verkuilenfh.com to send online condolences to the Randerson family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in William's honor for the Disabled Veteran's Association.
The family would like to thank Michelle and the staff at Grand Horizons along with Jeanne and staff with Theda Care Hospice for all the support and compassion given to William. They also wish to thank all those who were part of his life. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
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William married Lange, Lois June 1 Jun 1949. Lois was born 1 Jun 1925, Juneau, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Apr 2011, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]