Randall R. "Randy" Wilken

NORFOLK - Funeral service for Randall Ray "Randy" Wilken, 59, of Battle Creek, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Arin Hess will be officiating the service. Following the funeral luncheon, interment will be held at the Union Cemetery, Battle Creek. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, also at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 16 of Norfolk, V.F.W. Post 1644 of Norfolk, United States Air Force Honor Guard. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Randy, son of Ray and Barbara (Stone) Wilken, was born on November 26, 1963 in Norfolk Nebraska and went to meet his Creator and entered into his Heavenly Home on April 2, 2023 at the age of 59 years, 4 months and 7 days. He attended school in Battle Creek, NE where he graduated in 1982 where he played football, track and field, and played percussion in the school band. After graduation Randy went into the United States Air Force and served from June 2, 1983 to October 1, 1987. He was stationed in Minot, North Dakota and overseas in Greece. In 2003, Randy married the love of his life Jeanie. They would have celebrated their 20th anniversary in December. The marriage blessed Randy and Jeanie with a blended family of 7 children, 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Randy was employed by Tyson Foods in Madison, NE for many years. Randy enjoyed sports, especially watching the Denver Broncos, golfing, and spending time with family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. Randy and his family enjoyed frequent vacations to Colorado. Randy commonly put others ahead of himself, caring for his parents and anyone that he befriended. Survivors include his wife Jeanie and children: Nicole and husband Jake, Shama and husband Dually, Joshua and wife Serena, Chad and wife Nicole, Heather and fiancé Wyatt, Jordan, and Jaelynn, his parents Ray and Barb of Battle Creek, grandchildren Kaitlynn, Kadence, McKenna, Khloe, Karleigh, Sylus, Landon, Brynn, Bella, Skyler, Summer, Jojo, Tyler, Jonathan, Capri, and Cora, great-grandchildren Braylynn, Hudson, and Walker, Randy's brother David, Chuck and wife Cindy, his sister Linda and husband Ira, longtime friend Karl and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Dick Erickson and niece Brandi Wilken. Organist will be Anne Marie Hess. Casket bearers will be Joshua Hensley, Jake Dingess, Chad Chapek, Dually Shelley, and Wyatt Jensen. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Randall R. "Randy" Wilken

November 26, 1963 - April 2, 2023