Randy Greenwaldt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The memorial service celebrating the life of Randy Greenwaldt of Eagle Bend will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend, with Pastor Kali Christensen presiding. Visitation will be held at the Domian-Anderson Chapel in Bertha on Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. and will resume at the church in Eagle Bend on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Randy, age 69, passed away on May 30, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester MN. Randy Lee Greenwaldt was born to Helen and Lyle “Scotty” Greenwaldt on November 30, 1952, in Bertha, MN. He grew up on the family farm with his brothers where his passion for farming began. In younger years, Randy attended Eagle Bend school and he went straight into dairy and crop farming. Randy met Jean Miller when her dad decided to work for his dad on the farm in Eagle Bend. They fell head over heels and were married on August 20, 1971. They went on to buy their own farm and raise their daughters, Stephanie and Heather. Randy dairy farmed for 46 years, with the last 15 years having his daughter, Heather work alongside him. The last few years of his life he crop farmed until this past year until he was no longer able due to enduring rheumatoid arthritis, a farm injury and even after losing his legs to the disease. None of that ever kept him down. He was the most stubborn, caring man out there, which we feel is what kept him around for so long. Though he took pride in everything he did he was very humble and passed on those traits to his kids and grandkids. Crop farming, deer hunting, and playing basketball in between chores on his dirt court at the farm were activities Randy enjoyed. He always took time out of his busy summers to take his girls to Valleyfair; something they looked forward to every year. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always enjoyed playing video games, cards, puzzles, watching westerns and sci-fi movies. He was a kid at heart, sneaking candy and causing mischief with his grandkids! Preceding Randy in death were his father, Lyle “Scotty” Greenwaldt and mother, Helen Greenwaldt. Surviving Randy are his devoted wife of fifty years, Jean; daughters, Stephanie (Joey) Simonson of Parkers Prairie, and Heather (Troy) Booker of Miltona; grandchildren: Ashley (Tyler), Colton (Grace), Darian (Hunter), Cru, Crea; great-grandchildren: Willoe, Branch, Timber; step-grandchildren, Madison and Riley; along with brothers, Gary and Dale (Gwen) Greenwaldt. Definition of HERO: (noun) A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. In this story this hero went by Grandpa, Dad and to many he was known as Randy.

Randy Greenwaldt

November 30, 1952 - May 30, 2022