In loving memory of

Randy M. Umland
December 10, 1959 - July 13, 2020

Randy Merlin Umland was born December 10, 1959, in Carroll, Iowa, the son of Merlin and Colleen Joy Umland. He passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of sixty.
Randy received his education in the Denison Community Schools and graduated from Denison High School with the class of 1978. He held various jobs after high school and was employed as a truck driver for FAC in Arcadia, Iowa, for the past twenty-five years. In February of 1993, he met Darla Rios and they have been together since that time.
Classic cars were Randy’s passion and he particularly enjoyed showing his vehicles, especially classic American products. He particularly loved to drive his Corvette to Lake View. Randy liked to watch mechanical redoing and restoration of cars and was also a model car collector. Randy was a very outdoors-type man who enjoyed camping and fishing and just sitting outside and taking pleasure in nature. Playing Euchre and vegetable gardening were favorite pastime activities, as well as socializing with his friends. He was very easy going and just wanted smooth sailing.
Randy was preceded in death by his father, Merlin; grandparents: Albert and Emma and Ira Merle and Mary. Survivors include: his fiance, Darla; her children, Richard and his wife, Lauren, and Joshua and his wife, Katie; five step-grandchildren; his mother, Colleen Joy; one brother, Gary and his wife, Patty; other relatives and friends.

Tributes

Jerry Boger wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Linda wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Doris & Neal Nahnsen wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Karen & Woody wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Keri Fitzpatrick wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Betty Thurston wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Cara Jorgensen and Family wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Laurie Chandler wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Bev Vandenhull wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Thoughts and prayers for you and your family he will be truly missed"

Kristin Hennings wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Angie Rosener wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Peg Hoemann wrote on Jul 17, 2020:

"Darla and family - so very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was a high school classmate and an all-around good guy. May the memories you have give you comfort during this time."

Karen Wood wrote on Jul 16, 2020:

"Our sincere sympathy to you, Darla. Randy was a kind hearted, dedicated personmany memories! Karen Wood"

Darv and Deb Landgraf wrote on Jul 16, 2020:

"Our prayers for comfort and our deepest sympathies to Randy's family. He will be missed by many."

Wayne and Ina Mae Bliesmann wrote on Jul 16, 2020:

"Our sympathy to Darla and family and friends Randy was one you could always chit chat about something or another RIP Randy"

Bill & Marsha Tysor wrote on Jul 15, 2020:

"Darla and family. So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Heaven gained another angel. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories keep Randy forever in our hearts."

Brian & Sue Boland wrote on Jul 15, 2020:

"Darla and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Randy was a good friend and co worker, and a lot of fun to be around. You are in our prayers."

Dan Behrens wrote on Jul 15, 2020:

"Many good memories of Randy at and away from work. Randy always loved his classic cars and took pride in them. We will keep your family in our prayers. He's probably in heaven given God a ride in a Classic Purple corvette. Family of Dan Behrens"

Kenn wrote on Jul 15, 2020:

"My family and I will keep you all in our prayers. I enjoyed working with Randy. God's peace and strength to you. Kenn MacGregor"