Randy Molokken

Randy Lee Molokken, 56, Clermont, Iowa, died Friday, January 9, 2015, at Palmer Hospital in West Union, Iowa.

Randy was born on November 28, 1958, in West Union, Iowa, to Arthur and Lyla (Osmundson) Molokken.

He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, Ossian, Iowa.

Randy graduated from North High School in West Union, Iowa.

He was united in marriage to Connie Hanson in May of 1990 and they were later divorced.

Randy loved dogs, especially, Shorty, Spike and Cody, he also raised Paint Horses over the years. He also farmed and raised milking goats for many years on the family farm.

Randy also worked at Seitz Construction, Einck Construction, Pattison Sand Co. and Calmar Manufacturing.

He loved to take his car out and go for drives and also to class reunions.

Randy was a life-time member of the North American Hunting Club and a ten year member of the The Classic Tractors of North East Iowa attending numerous tractors rides in the area.

Most of all, Randy loved his family very much and will be deeply missed by all of them.

Following his passing, Randy continued giving to others by being an organ donor.

Survivors include his mother, Lyla Molokken, Clermont; his sister, LaRita Pritchard (special friend, Billy), Des Moines; niece and nephews, Christy Pritchard (special friend, Tony), Chad Pritchard, Johnston, Kyle Pritchard, Urbandale; his great-niece, Mikayla Johnson, Des Moines; his companion/dog, Cody and many other family and friends.

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Molokken; his sister, Julie Fulaas and his nephew, Kendal Pritchard.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 11:00 am at Bethany Church, rural Ossian, Iowa. The Rev. Marshall Nessa officiated.

Visitation was held one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.  3u3