Randy Miller
June 1, 1948 ~ December 8, 2024
Born in:
Anchorage, Alaska
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Randy passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, in Fargo, ND. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and adopted by Chet and Lorraine Miller. They moved back to Grand Rapids, MN, in his youth. Chet and Lorraine then went on to adopt three biological sisters. He attended college in Bemidji, MN, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Electronics. Married Kathryn Johnson of Bovey, MN, and they made their home in Fargo, ND. They had three daughters before divorcing. Randy found his biological family in 1992 and was happy to have brothers!
Randy’s career started in sales with him working for Zenith Electronics. He went on to be an entrepreneur as an on-the-road salesman in the gift industry. He retired from D&M Industries and moved to Texas in 2015 to escape the ND winters.
He volunteered with Valley Water Rescue and Habitat for Humanity. He earned his private pilot license. He enjoyed keeping the best lawn in the neighborhood, being Mr. Fix-it, wood working, grilling, driving his classic 1966 mustang convertible, scuba diving, downhill skiing, riding his Harley, driving his pontoon, and spending time with family.
Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Miller, his biological mother, Bernice Read, and his brother, Bob Read. Randy left behind his father, Chet Miller; his sisters Cynthia (Doug) Christy of Grand Rapids, MN, Tammy (Ron) Meuwissen of Carver, MN, and Sandy Lofgren of Anchorage, AK; his brother Barney (Cheryl) Read of Seattle, WA; best friend Bob Allwardt of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Janet Read of Puyallup, WA; his daughters, Becky Miller of Fargo, ND, Pamela (Steve) LaFrenier of Aurora, MN, and Stacey (LeeRoy) Bangert Jr. of Mapleton, ND; grandchildren Alex Forrett, Emily Forrett, Addison LaFrenier, Dalton (Cecilia) Bangert, and Brittany Bangert; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of the Red River Valley. https://www.hrrv.org/
Date of Celebration of Life is to be determined.
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I’m saddened to hear of Randy’s death. I met Randy’s through my significant other, who passed away suddenly. Randy’s spent countless hours on the phone with me with words of encouragement and being a great friend. Interestingly, we both ended up in Dallas area about the same time. We enjoyed exploring new restaurants and exchanging memories. My sympathies go out to his family. I’m truly saddened. Rest in peace my friend.
Peggy,
Thank you for your kind words.
Stacey
To Family of Randy Miller: Please accept my most Sincere Sympathy. Randy was a polite and gentle Sales rep and in my Gift Store in Pierre. SD he sold us many gift items.. Randy was a very nice person, He knew me as Uncle Matt.
I always enjoyed meeting with Randy! I ran the Stop-N-Go Stores & we purchased many, many items from him to sell at our stores. He was a great guy!
Kyle,
My and dad and my sisters were frequent shoppers at Stop-N-Go off of 25th Street as we lived not far from there! Thank you for your kinds words.
Stacey
Matt,
Thank you for your sympathy and kind words about my dad.
Stacey
Randy,
My brother I will miss you so very much ch. I
Remember all the times we had as long SS growing up in Alaska. The time we both fell through the ice, exploring on
The homestead, and camping with our folks. Also when we were older diving off the Gulf of Mexico, then I not motorcycling across Texas you were therefor me when my folks and Dana passed. You will be now walking with Dana and your mom. Save mea place up there I expect to see you
Pretty soon.
Love ya
Bro
Thank you to Becky for bringing you family into our lives. It all started when mom pulled out a stack of cards, I have a BIG BROTHER WOW this was in 1992 and when you first met mom my brother Bob and I welcomed you with open arms moms shoulder relaxed the secret was out what a gift this was I loved my new big bro
Connie! So great to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words.
Stacey
Becky, Pam and Stacey, I was sad to see that your dad had passed away. I don’t know if you remember me, but Sam and I used to live across the street from you on Park Blvd. when you were all little girls. Sam passed away over 12 years ago. I saw your dad at church after Sam’s passing and we went for breakfast together. He talked about going to Texas at that time and I have often wondered what had happened to him. He was a super nice guy and he and Sam spent a lot of time working on one project or another. I am 90 years old now, in good health, living in independant living at Eventide on 32nd in Fargo. Thinking of you in my heart, remembering you in my prayers.
Darline Wahowske
Oh Darlene, of course I remember you! Thank you so much for reaching out. I’m glad to hear you are in good health and still in Fargo. Thank you for thinking of us during this difficult time.
Stacey
Back in the late 60’s used to run around with Randy and Dave Erven. Randy talked me into getting a job in his dad’s grocery store for the summer. 39 years later I retired. Thanks Randy and rest in peace.
Will,
I bet you have some great memories with my dad and Dave. Thank you so much for sharing!
Stacey
Randy was a great guy, he will be missed. Sending prayer!