In loving memory of

Randy J. Meeks
February 24, 1956 - March 31, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - HOUSTON, MINN. 507-896-3127

HOUSTON, MINN. - Randy J. Meeks, 57, of Houston, Minn. died on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Gundersen - Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.

Randy was born on February 24, 1956, in Ely, Minn. to Corbett and Raeburn (Reynolds) Meeks. He was raised in Isabella, Minn. and in Montana. Randy moved to Houston, Minn. in 1997. He worked for Stieger Construction in La Crosse, Wis. as a telephone splicer and later became an independent contractor, under the name of RAM Communications.

Randy is survived by his wife: Anissa Johnson-Meeks of Houston; children: Annie Larson, Heidi (Ray) Bell, Charlie (Sveta) Meeks, and Mindy (Mike) Meeks, all of Montana, and Randy Meeks, Jr. of Houston, Minn.; two step-daughters: Emily Ernest of La Crosse, Wis. and Kati Ernest of Peterson, Minn.; eight grandchildren; siblings: Corby (Karen) Meeks of Greenville, Wis., Thomas (Patti) Meeks of Ohio, Gerald (Holly) Meeks of Freeport, Tex., Sam (Pam) Meeks of Porterville, Cal., Arthur (Becky) Meeks of Blue Mound, Wis., Lowell (Joyce) Meeks of Peshitigo, Wis., Faron (Rachel) Meeks of Blue Mound, Wis., Darlene Enders of Hortonville, Wis., Beverly (Bill) Gilbert of King George, Virginia, Christine of Marinette, Wis., and Tammy (Roy)Hansen of Rice Lake, Wis. Randy was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Charles and James Meeks; and two sisters: Sharon Ernest and Marlea Meeks.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9-10:30am on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Houston. To continue celebrating Randy's life after the gathering, the family invites everyone to the Houston American Legion from 11am-4pm.

Please share a memory of Randy and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

Tributes

E .kraugriffithse & K. wrote on Apr 13, 2013:

"to be honest with u,i dont have words to make u feel better,but i do have arms to hug u,ears to listen to whatever u need to say.and a heart that aches for you and your sadness..... we will miss Randy alot, but i know where ever he is hes looking down with loveing eyes and a beer in hand!!!!!! we love you guys lots. call me when ever u need................."

Ricky & Ida Luhman wrote on Apr 12, 2013:

"Our deepest sympathy goes to Mrs.Meeks and the family. I work with Randy for alittle while for Century Link.Our prayers are with you and yours.Rick & Ida Luhman"

kim and mike dahl wrote on Apr 9, 2013:

"We are sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Randy's smile great sense of humor. I know the concern that cancer brings. I hope the family knows that he will not be in anymore pain and he will be missed. He will be with his brother now"

Mike, Mindy and Caden wrote on Apr 3, 2013:

"You will be dearly missed by many Dad. I will forever hold memories in my heart of hunting, fishing, camping, endless games of Super Mario Brothers and Battle Toads, snow plowing driveways, watching Over the Top, and being in the semi truck with you. I remember when I was a little girl and we lived in Isabella I would wait at the top of the driveway for you to come home in your truck, I pray you watch over your friends and loved ones for now and wait until it's our turn to come home. I love and miss you so much already...rest in peace Dad."

Koleen Peshon wrote on Apr 2, 2013:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the Meeks family. I have nothing but fond memories of Randy who will be greatly missed. RIP Randy"

Angie Frank and Family wrote on Apr 2, 2013:

"Thoughts and prayers to the Meeks family! Randy's smile, laugh, and hugs will be missed!"

Dick and Michelle/ Riverside Repair wrote on Apr 2, 2013:

"We are so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was so full of life and never did we see him not smiling and sharing a laugh.Time heals what reason cannot....With deepest sympathy...."

Kayla Hansen wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"Uncle Randy you were a wonderful and caring man that always had a great sense of humor even til the end. You will be greatly missed but never forgoten. Love you Uncle Randy!"

Leslie Halverson/David Windyka wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"We were your neighbors (Vi Norris' house). Our condolences! We will remember Randy."

Teesh Vix wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"I will miss you so very much Uncle Randy!!! You always know how to put a smile on anyone's face!!! You are one of a kind and I am truly blessed to have been your niece!!!!I love you and will miss you!!!Teesh"

Michele Grabau wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Meeks family! Randy was great to camp with and he will truly be missed."

Joanne Meni wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"Corby, & the rest of the Meeks family Sorry for your loss, will keep ya in my thoughts & prayers."

Eric & Michele Johnson wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"Randy we will miss you very much. You used to make us laugh all the time. We will toast to you at our first camp fire of the season. Good Bye until we meet again in heaven."

Kathy Cripps wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"Breaks my heart to hear Randy passed but he no longer suffers and is comfortable. I will miss his laugh, his ability to bring together people by accepting anybody that walked into his life. Or walked into his camping space @Money Creek Haven. Such a handsome, charismatic man that made everybody feel like they were REALLY somebody! Because Randy truly cared, and love his family and friends. A true blue Houstonite is all its meaning. God bless. Randy will always be in my/our hearts with laughing/smiling menories. Best times were with Randy."

Betty Rusert wrote on Apr 1, 2013:

"Randy, our hearts break knowing how much we will miss your smile, hearty laugh, jokes and hi-jinx. Our minds know that through your illness and pain you are in a much calmer, kinder place now. Our prayers are with your family and friends now to get them all through this trying and very sad time.God Bless.Dick and Betty Rusert"