Obit: Sandfort, Randall Jon (1949 - 2018)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Sandfort, Van Someren

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2018

Sandfort, Randal Jon (22 November 1949 – 6 February 2018)

Randall Jon Sandfort, 68, born to George and Rena (Van Someren) Sandfort Nov. 22, 1949, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at home and surrounded by his daughters. Randy was born in Baldwin and spent his youth with his two older brothers, Rona and Jim, working hard on the family’s farm. After high school, all three brothers pursued higher education, with Randy attending UW-Eau Claire, obtaining a degree in economics, and graduating from UW Law School in 1974. Through his professional career, the majority of his time was spent defending healthcare providers in medical legal cases, completing the last 18 years of his career at Marshfield Clinic. Many that knew Randy were aware of his statewide recognition as an excellent litigator.

Randy also had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. As he would say, “No one care for nature more than a hunter.” Some of Randy’s favorite days were hunting and fishing with his brothers Ron and Jim, nephew Matt and grandson Derrick. Almost every spring and summer morning, Randy enjoyed a cup of coffee on his deck while watching the birds that filled his back yard, keeping an eye out for his favorite, the orioles. But there was one love that trumped all others, namely his love for his three daughters. Randy’s greatest joy was watching his girls, Jessica (Ralph), Katelyn (Martin), and Emily (Rishi) develop into hardworking, professional women. He also adored his grandsons and was the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all Time) and best buddy to Derrick and the boys, Brayden and Grayson. He shared a strong bond with his cherished granddaughter, Alissa, with their mutual love of NCIS, ice cream and warm weather. In addition to the above, he is survived by his brother Ron, his two beloved sisters-in-law Joan and Margie, lifelong friend Eric and numerous nephews and nieces.

Randy rejoined his mother Rena, father George, and brother Jim in heaven. We are sure that the deer hunting, and walleye fishing is plentiful there.

The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at the Baldwin Christian Reformed Church, 897 US Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI 554002. A celebration of Randy’s life will follow at the Phoenix Grill located at 20195 10th Avenue in Baldwin from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, one of Randy’s favorite charities.

Randy prepared a final statement for his family, and we believe this perfectly and succinctly describes his spirit, priorities, and what brought him the most joy: “The love I have for my three girls is boundless and eternal.”