Darlene C. "Bear" Randall
March 1, 1934 – October 10, 2018
Private family services will be held at a later date for Darlene C. “Bear” Randall, age 84, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids.
Darlene was born on March 1, 1934 to Lawrence and Marie (Winkel) Kleinschmidt in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Randall on November 28, 1953 in St. Cloud. Darlene was a loving mother, grandma and great-grandma who loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known by her grandchildren and their friends as the “Cool Grandma”. Bear loved to go camping, fishing, agate hunting, and crafting, especially doing needle point and embroidery. Darlene also appreciated a creative use of language.
She is survived by her children, Deb (Andy) Sander, Pam (Jeff) Lichy and Yvonne (Rick) Randall; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Euteneur; brother, Donald Kleinschmidt; sister-in-law, Mona Kleinschmidt and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard in February 1983; great-grandson, Lake William Harper-Sadergaski; four brothers and one sister.
A special thank you to the St. Cloud Hospital for their loving and compassionate care of Darlene.