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Randy A. Shelsta Oct 23 1950 - Feb 17 2010 |
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 Funeral services for Randy A. Shelsta, age 59, of Columbus, NE, formerly of Hayti, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Watertown, SD. Rev. Wayne Gallipo will officiate. Music will be provided by Marian Riddle, organist, and Judy Everson, soloist. Randy passed away on February 17, 2010 in Columbus, NE. Burial will be in West Norden Cemetery, Hayti, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy’s grandchildren: Bryce Brenden, Cole Brenden, Jaden Shelsta, Trevin Shelsta, Breelyn Shelsta, Grant White, Olivia White, and Chace Shelsta. Active pallbearers will be: Charles Brenden, Steven Brenden, Tim Brenden, Justin Elkins, Jeff Elkins, and Theron DeWine.
Visitation will be in Crawford Funeral Chapel, Watertown, on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday prior to the services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Tuesday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.
Randy was born on October 23, 1950, in Watertown, SD, to Henry and Bethyl (Lather) Shelsta. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Marines. While in the Marines, he started boxing and continued boxing after his discharge. He was a Golden Gloves state champion and coached several Golden Gloves state champions. After his discharge, he worked in various places doing construction.
On April 26, 1980, Randy married Carol Brenden in Watertown, SD. He continued construction work around the country. In 1988, he became minority owner and Vice President of Fagen, Inc. and traveled the country until settling in Columbus, NE, in 1992; where he opened a regional office. He then retired in 2003.
Randy enjoyed hunting, traveling, and riding his Harley. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Randy is survived by his wife, Carol, of Columbus, NE; two sons: Chad (Lynnette) Brenden of Watertown, SD, and Ryan (Stacy) Shelsta of Columbus, NE; two daughters: Jennifer (Craig) White of Omaha, NE, and Caitlin Shelsta of Columbus, NE; eight grandchildren; and two brothers: Ron (Twyla) Shelsta of Arizona, and Terry (Kathryn) Shelsta of Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his niece, Anna Shelsta. |
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Comment posted by: Bruce Tucker Wed 03rd Mar 2010 12:42 pm |
| A close friend in Columbus told me of Randy's passing. Randy and I boxed each other, at a fight in Bryant, SD, in about 1973, to a draw, shortly before I left for the Marine Corps. Semper Fi', Randy! Tough great guy. RIP My e-mail is (of course) goldengloves165@yahoo.com |
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Comment posted by: sherlyn hook brown Thu 25th Feb 2010 06:25 am |
| Hi, sorry and my sympathies to your family,I was surprised to hear about Randy's passing, I knew Randy when he boxed around South Dakota. My Dad was Ron Hook, who coached in Watertown and thats how I got to know him. My Dad passed away at the age of 53, so Randy's got someone who can share stories together. It really hurts to loss your father at a young age. My prayers are with you. sherlyn hook brown |
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Comment posted by: John and Kameron Shelsta Tue 23rd Feb 2010 10:13 pm |
| We enjoyed visiting with Randy last year and are sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family. John & Kameron Shelsta & family. |
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Comment posted by: Randy and Nicole Hamling Tue 23rd Feb 2010 01:12 pm |
| Ryan, Stacy, & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. |
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Comment posted by: Cuzzins Corner Tue 23rd Feb 2010 11:29 am |
| The owners and staff at Cuzzins Corner send our sincere symphathy for your loss. Randy will be missed by us all! |
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Comment posted by: Randy Marsh Mon 22nd Feb 2010 09:20 pm |
| Carol, Chad, Ryan, Jennifer, and Caitlin, I was very saddend to hear about Randy's death. Randy was great man in many ways and I know he was good father and husband. It was always a pleasure to see Randy at the family reunions. It is never easy to loose someone you love so dearly, but I know God will guide you through this difficult time and that Randy will always be in your hearts. |
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Comment posted by: Pat and Yvonne Tooley Mon 22nd Feb 2010 03:22 pm |
| The Carol and Family, We were very sorry to hear of Randy's sudden passing. May God give you the strength to get through this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Comment posted by: Cari Farmer Mon 22nd Feb 2010 01:30 pm |
| My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Randy Shelsta. I will keep you in my thoughts in prayers during these difficult times. Cari (Hunzeker) Farmer -friend of Jenny and Craig White |
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Comment posted by: Lawrence and Barb Kindvall Mon 22nd Feb 2010 11:38 am |
| To Carol and family,rnYou have all been in my thoughts since I heard of Randy's accident. Randy was such a friendly person and so easy to talk to.He will be misssed, hang on to all of your memories and I pray it will help all of you in the up coming days. My prayers are with all of you. |
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Comment posted by: Lisa Klimes Mon 22nd Feb 2010 10:58 am |
| "PAY IT FORWARD".. that's how I know Randy. My daughter and I were eating in a local Columbus restaurant when Randy, his duaghter and grandsons came in. The restaurant was full and only had a 2 chair table available. My daughter and I swapped tables so Randy and his family could have the bigger table. After we were done eating I went to pay the bill, Randy had already PAID for our meal! My daughter and I went over to THANK Randy for his thoughtfulness and he asked that we do one favor for |
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Comment posted by: Larry and Roxy Jensen Mon 22nd Feb 2010 10:03 am |
| Carol and Family: We are shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
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Comment posted by: Lori Jarosz Mon 22nd Feb 2010 07:00 am |
| Ryan & Family I am so sorry to hear about your dad Randy, I got to know him through Theron Dewine, I am the office manager for DeWine Mechanical, and have talk to Randy many times, he was a true dog lover, and a very great guy he always stopped in to talk with us, Ryan know that our prayers are with you. |
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Comment posted by: Dave and Darlene Brandl Mon 22nd Feb 2010 06:09 am |
| Carol and family, We remember Randy as a friendly neighbor who always shared produce from his garden. We are sorry for the sudden loss of someone so full of energy. We hold you in thoughts and prayers. God bless you and give you His peace. |
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Comment posted by: Mike Davis Columbus NE Sun 21st Feb 2010 10:49 pm |
| Ryan & family. I havent seen any of you since shortly after high school but that makes no differance. Im so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say or do to make things change, but im here if ya need someone to talk to. Once again im very sorry. Ryan you can reach me via email if ya like (mike87gt@neb.rr.com) Id be glad to catch up with ya. |
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Comment posted by: Mark Diane Jiles Jenna Ahlers Sun 21st Feb 2010 02:03 pm |
| Dear Carol, It was truly a pleasure knowing Randy! We will miss him dearly. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will always remember the time Randy showed us around your home and when he came out to our house that time when he had just got his new Black Harley to pick up Katie. We, Diane and I didn't know Chad at all and we didn't know Ryan well but if they are anything like Jen and Kate we surely missed out cause Jen and Kate are the best! If any of us can be of an |
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Comment posted by: Denny and Donna Jensen Sun 21st Feb 2010 01:21 pm |
| We were so sorry to read that Randy had passed away. Our prayers are with his entire family. With all of us growing up in the small town of Hayti, and all going to school together for many years, it is like losing one of your own. I had the opportunity of visiting with Randy when my son lived in Columbus. How great to see how the operation that he had. Blessing to you all. |
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Comment posted by: Ron Fagen Sun 21st Feb 2010 11:59 am |
| Carol and Family - I am proud to have known Randy and privleged to have been in business with him. Randy was a very ethical and dedicated business leader as well as a devoted family man. Diane and I as well as the entire Fagen family wishes to express our condolences for your tragic loss. |
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Comment posted by: Mike Ellgen Sat 20th Feb 2010 02:36 pm |
| Carol and family; I was saddened to hear of Randy's passing. It was a real pleasure to have known and to have worked with him. I valued his advice and enjoyed my time with him and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Taylor Ellgen |
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Comment posted by: Kim and Jeanne Simpson Sat 20th Feb 2010 12:21 pm |
| Carol and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Comment posted by: David Jacobson Sat 20th Feb 2010 10:42 am |
| As a classmate of Randy's in 1965, I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. I have many happy memories of Randy and his big smile. My condolences to the entire Shelsta family. May God grant his Peace and Comfort at this time. Dave Jacobson Chesapeake, VA |
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Comment posted by: Michael Litz Sat 20th Feb 2010 10:39 am |
| Even though I hadn't seen Randy for quite some time, I had known Randy for more then 35 years and cannot tell you the influence he had on my life. His death has had an equal impact on me. I cannot make it to the funeral due to scheduling difficulties though I dearly wanted to say goodbye and wish his family well. I am dearly sorry about your loss and pray for everyones well being. God Bless, Michael litz |
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Comment posted by: Randy Amundson Sat 20th Feb 2010 09:08 am |
| May God be with the family during the sad days ahead. Randy will be missed by those who knew him at all stages of his life. A true American success story. I am deeply saddened by the passing of a classmate that I admired. |
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Comment posted by: Sharon and LaVerne Ballhagen Fri 19th Feb 2010 11:49 pm |
| To Carol and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Randy's accident. We enjoyed getting to know Randy through the horses. Gunner will be fine at our place. Our Condolences, LaVerne and Sharon Ballhagen |
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Comment posted by: Ewerts Drywall Inc Fri 19th Feb 2010 10:50 pm |
| We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Comment posted by: Todd TJ Person Fri 19th Feb 2010 05:01 pm |
| I dont know any kid in Hayti while we were growing up that did not look up to Randy Shelsta. Whenever I ran into him he we always had a good chat about the "old" days and how many times he ruffed me up. To me, he was just a nice guy that could take care of himself (and lot of others as well). He will truly be missed. My heart goes out to his family and Ron and Terry's families as well. Be assured, your sorrow will lessen as your memories of him mature. May God bless all of you during this tr |
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Comment posted by: Casey Family Geneva NE Fri 19th Feb 2010 03:52 pm |
| I learned a lot about life from Randy over the years. We worked some long hard hours together and played just as hard. My fondest memories are all around pheasant hunting together. I remember the first time we took him to K& D’s for a Tower Hunt. The look on his face was one of pure joy. I think he thought he was in heaven that day. As a Christian I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and know there is a heaven. I feel confident Randy will be pheasant hunting again with no limits this |
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Comment posted by: Danny Allison Fri 19th Feb 2010 03:33 pm |
| Even though I had not seen Randy for a few years, the news of his death brought back memories of that beaming smile, his great humor and the impeccable character that was the essence of this man and is the legacy by which he will be remembered. My condolences to his family. |
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Comment posted by: Shirley and Gary Wachal Fri 19th Feb 2010 02:50 pm |
| To Carol and all the family;rnrnSo sorry to hear about Randy. It's hard to believe that I just spent the past week with him and how much fun he was having fixing up his house. He was so happy and full of life. He will definitely be missed. rnrnGod Bless You:) We pray that he is at peace.rnShirley, Gary, Steven, Bryan & Micheala |
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Comment posted by: Richard Swartz Columbus Ne Fri 19th Feb 2010 01:09 pm |
| I never knew Randy But I had Heard from other People that did He was a Gentle and Friendly Guy, at this time I like to let the Family know that they will be in My Prayers and Thoughts at this time of there Loss.. and I am sorry to Hear of there Loss, Randy will be Grately Missed. |
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Comment posted by: Walgreens Pharmacy Staff Fri 19th Feb 2010 12:45 pm |
| We are sorry of your loss. Our condolences are you with and your family at this difficult time. |
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Comment posted by: Employees of H D Sales Columbus NE Fri 19th Feb 2010 12:43 pm |
| Carol and Family: Sorry to hear about Randy. We will miss him very much. If there is anything we can do for you and your family please let us know. Again sorry to hear about your loss. Tami, Jane, Deb, Eric and Doc |
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Comment posted by: Dave and Karla Schaaf Fri 19th Feb 2010 10:53 am |
| Carol and family We are so sorry to hear about Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family |
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Comment posted by: Daryl Gillund Fri 19th Feb 2010 10:39 am |
| Carol and kids, So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Randy as a man of good character and strong will. He was as dependable as the day is long and he will surely be missed. Julie and I will be praying for you. |
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Comment posted by: Kevin Wagner Fri 19th Feb 2010 10:38 am |
| To Carol and family, Though today and future will be tough going, Randy will be remember as a fun, thoughtful, caring gentleman. My heart felt prayers will be with the family as we miss Randy and his dogs here at the store. May God give you the strength through these tough times and give you comfort with his memories in the future. Prayers, Kevin J. Wagner |
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Comment posted by: The Kane Family Columbus NE Thu 18th Feb 2010 05:49 pm |
| To Carol and all they family, We were so sorry to hear of Randy's death. I was so glad that my Dad (Anthony Flynn) got to meet Randy a couple of years ago. The two of them had lots to talk about as they were both in construction. We will miss seeing Randy, walking down the street, pulling the grandsons in the red wagon! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as we take time to remember his kind spirit. God bless you all. Terry, Anto, Jerry, Michael and Mary Kane. |
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Comment posted by: Brooke Moroz Thu 18th Feb 2010 04:26 pm |
| Sorry to hear about your loss, you are all in our thoughts. |
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