"We love and miss you grampy...im so blessed you got to meet Prynce this last summer ima get the photo blown up for him...i remeber riding in ur semi in mass when i was little....all the camping trips everysummer...and we cant forget all the history geography and car quizes you use to do...even when i didnt feel at home with my mother you made me feel loved...i remeber one time when i stayed with you i had a nightmare and you came running in to comfort me "
In loving memory of
RANDOLPH G. "RANDY" DULANY III
September 11, 1946 - May 6, 2020
Randolph G. "Randy" Dulany III, 73, of Gwinn, died Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice.
Randy was born on September 11, 1946 in Negaunee, one of eight children born to the late Randolph and Barbara (Archibald) Dulany. He was a graduate of St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin.
For most of his life Randy worked as an over-the-road truck driver.
He was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gwinn, Fr. Pernaski Council Knights of Columbus and Bishop Baraga the Snowshoe Priest Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus where he also served on their honor guard.
Survivors include his wife, the former Cindy Delmont who he married on April 19, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gwinn; three daughters, Mary Smith of Vulcan, MI, Sue (Ken) Haswell of Gladstone and Ann Dulany of Steubenville, OH; five step-children, Lisa (John) Bertolino, Brenda (Rusty) MacDougall, Clare (Torrey) Zimmerman, Laura (Chris) Corrao, and Jennifer Webber; six grandchildren, Heather, Cherish, Randy, Angela, Elijah, and Charlie; several step-grandchildren; 1 great grandson, Prynce; several step-great grandchildren; five siblings, Rhett (Brenda) Dulany of Marquette, Jeffrey (Barb) Dulany of Monroe, MI, Emma (Gregory) Murphy of Michigamme, Roberta (Jim) Sauter of Wheaton, IL, and Barbara Dulany of Gwinn; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents was an infant sister, Nancy Dulany; an infant brother, William Dulany; his previous wife, MaryAnne Dulany; 2 granddaughters, Kathryn and Grace; also a step-son, Robert Harloff.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 31 at 12 noon in St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Allen Mott officiating. The Dulany family will greet relatives and friends in the Baraga Room of the church beginning at 10 a.m. Friday until t he time of the Mass. Burial will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider St. Anthony Catholic Church Endowment Fund or the St. Francis Connection Center, 310 W. Iron St., Gwinn, MI 49841.
Canale Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the Dulany family where memories of Randy may be shared at canalefuneral.com.
Tributes
"Randy was always the older big kid, but I think he was only 12 when I first met him. Not so old. My love and thoughts to Randy?s family and to Randy?s sisters and brothers. My deepest sympathy and sorry for your loss. Richard Leach"
"Wonderful photo of Randy; have not seen him in quite some years, yet remember always the good times with our families at Lake Michigamme and in Ishpeming. May he rest in peace in the beautiful quiet north woods of Gwinn, in his land of deep roots. My best to all the family. Love from Barb Leach"
"Thoughts and prayers going out to the Dulany Family. Growing up next door to them it was like both families were one. Many memories from Oak St and Lake Michigamme. Great memories. "
"Know that we are praying for you and your family , Ann. Times such as these are a journey and I pray that you experience God\'s comfort and love despite the pain and sadness. May God grant eternal rest unto your dear father, Randy. Regina Boerio"
"Hi Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how special of a Dad he was just from listening to you speak about him all the years I have known you. I will be thinking of you ! Love, Pammie Iams"
"I did not know Randy, but I do know Rhett and Brenda.....My deepest sympathy to all of the Dulany family. May Randy now be resting in the arms of our loving God. I am sorry for your loss. "
"To Ann & Family - Joyce and I send our love and prayers, joining you in your grief and sadness, a path we have both walked. God bless, dcn. stephen & joyce"
"Pouring out prayers for you, Ann, and your family in this difficult time from Franciscan University. May God fill you all with peace and bring Randy home with Him and reunite you all there one day with him for all of eternity."
"My deepest sympathy to your family."
"So sorry for your loss cindy family Randy will be missed by many .prayers hugs to all of you .barb Lloyd larson."
"I was so lucky to have him as my step father he loved me as I was his daughter an I\'ll never forget the good times we had my 1st happy time was my wedding day he help in making it a great day.i will miss him always an will never forget."
"I did not know Randy, but I do know his daughter Ann, and I can safely say that he must have been a most wonderful man to have raised a beautiful, wonderful daughter like Ann! God Bless you Randy, you did good!!"
"Lots of memories of Randy. Jim and I enjoyed all his stories about his days trucking. I will miss you Randy but cherish the friendship Jim and I had with you over the years. P.S. Say hi to Jim for me."
"Cindy and the whole family, I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was a great guy. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"The Dulany family, Memories are one place we can visit those we?ve lost. Since memories are portable, we can take our lost loved ones with us anywhere at anytime. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. I cannot imagine the grief you must be experiencing. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. I remember all of you from my babysitting days for your mom and dad on Lake Michigamme and Ishpeming. "
"Wonderful picture of him. Sending love to the family and hope we will be able to see each other soon for a proper hug. May he rest in peace and may our family find peace in this tribute."
"Rest in Peace Uncle Randy. Prayers of strength and love to all of you. "
"Dear Rhett, Brenda and family, We were all so sorry to see of your brother Randys passing from this life. He lived a very full life in service to God and neighbor. Please know you are all in our prayers and please let us know when his Mass is scheduled so we may join you. May you all be in peace and , \"Eternal rest grant unto Randy O Lord may his soul and the Souls of all the Faithful departed through the Mercy of God rest in peace.\" Amen+ Deacon Tom and Cindy and your St. Christopher Parish Family"