Randy C. Canfield, age 52 of Winona and formerly of Cannon Falls, died at home on Monday evening, August 13, 2007.
Randy was born on August 16, 1954 in Mitchell, South Dakota, the son of Loren and June (Blacksten) Canfield. His family moved to Cannon Falls in 1960, and he attended school in Cannon Falls. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1972, where he lettered in track.
Randy, a.k.a. "Ralph",worked construction and siding throughout his life.
He was a prankster, and loved to have fun. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor! He loved nature and the outdoors, and truly enjoyed camping and fishing. He was artistic, and did a lot of woodworking, including woodburning. Randy was content and happy with the way his life was!
He married his best friend, Holly on August 19, 2000. They were married on a beautiful day, in Hawaiian style, at Thomas Park in Eagan.
He is survived by his wife, Holly of Winona; his children, Holly Morrisey, Joe (Heidi) Morrisey, Taylor and Reid Freiermuth; grandson, Quentin Morrisey; his sister, Pam (Dan) Hon of Northfield; nephew, Chad Johnson; uncles, Bob and DeWayne; aunt, Roberta; cousins; and special buddies, T-Bone and Gracie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Loren Jr.
A gathering in honor of Randy's life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 25 from 2-5 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. Holly will be sharing memories at 4 p.m.
Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor and Reid Freiermuth, Dan Hon, Chad Johnson, Dan Robinson, Gary Wilson, Alex Howell and Jackson Benson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Randy Canfield Benefit Fund, c/o Community Bank in Cannon Falls or Northfield, and to the Winona Area Hospice.