Randal Wilhelm Obituary

RANDAL J. WILHELM
Oct. 14, 1971~March 7, 2011

Randal J. Wilhelm passed away on March 7, 2011. He graduated from Mt. View High, Clark College and WSU. He was employed at ADP for 16 years. He is survived by his mother, Karen Gustafson; his father, Jon T. Wilhelm and step-mother, Kathy Wilhelm of Vancouver; his sister, Penny Lewis; brother-in-law, Scott Lewis; his nephew, Luke Lewis; his grandmother, Roz Wilhelm of Vancouver; and grandfather, Keith Wyckoff of Walla Walla, WA; also by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as many wonderful friends, some he has known since grade school.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Services pending.
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Published by The Columbian on Mar. 13, 2011.
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You were such a wonderful person Randy. I'll miss your witty emails. See you in heaven. Love you always.

Nancy Kwan

March 26, 2011

I knew Randy in junior high and high school, a few years behind him in years. I would always look for him in the hallways and he was thoughtful enough to acknowledge my presence with a few kind words for the young girl always hoping to catch his eye. He had a big heart and will be greatly missed. Randy, your endless journey has begun, your soul is now free. Find your peace and know that we will never forget you.

Jessica Sybor

March 23, 2011

I hope you have finally found peace. To quote Van Halen, Happy Trails, my friend!!!

Fred Rotinski

March 22, 2011

I remember Randy with great fondness. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Mary Ann Johns

March 17, 2011

Randy was the best of friends. I've known him since little league soccer and have numerous fond memories of him. I count myself blessed for knowing him. My prayers are with you all.

Chris Johnson

March 15, 2011

Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Jack & Jackie Sundstrom

March 15, 2011

I'm very sad to hear about Randy's passing. He was a great Guy. I didn't see him often. But, when I did he always made me laugh. He will be missed.

Shawn Hebert

March 15, 2011

I remember Randy when he played little league with my bots. His father and I met many times and I always asked about him, how sad. Jon if you read this please contact me. Dale Howard

March 15, 2011

Randy,
You're a great friend and awesome confidant. You will be missed greatly Smallville. Love ya

Sherry Egli-Doster

March 15, 2011

My prayers and condolences to the family. Randy was a very special man to me and I will never forget the many memories we made together. Watching the Raiders will never be the same. Randy will always be my Errol Flynn. I will always think of him when using post-its. RIP Smallville.

Brandy McKean

March 15, 2011

So many good memories of Randy. Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family and friends.

Jon Unruh

March 14, 2011

I can't remember the first time I met Randy, it was back in the Riverview days and we stayed friends all the way through high school. Randy could always make me laugh and I will miss him. My condolences to his family and all of his friends.

Karina Kness-Kuhl

March 14, 2011

I haven't seen Randy since high school...my thoughts go out to his family. So hard to think about someone from high school passing on... it should remind us all to live each day to the fullest.

Kelly Morris (Meyer)

March 14, 2011

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go. They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole. They give me comfort when I think I am alone. Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there. But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I've known Randy since the 1st grade. He was a great friend with a wonderful sense of humor. May your memories bring you comfort.

Erika Chase

March 14, 2011

Randy,
I feel blessed to have known you and saddened that you left so soon. You and your family wiill always be in my thoughts and prayers

Alicia Payne

March 13, 2011

My heart goes out to Randy's family and many many friends. I went to Riverview with Randy and also got to see him at the 20 year reunion last August. What a great and funny guy.

God Bless, Kathleen Hall-Bowers

Kathleen Bowers

March 13, 2011

Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Randy was a wonderful friend and such a part of our lives for many years. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Kristin & Brandon McGovern

March 13, 2011

You taught me how to release a golf club on impact and properly shape and execute every golf shot. I will miss walking the links with ya. Fairways and Greens Bruddah.
Dewey Messenger

March 13, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss

chris vonsalzen

March 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Don and Sylvia Merwin

March 13, 2011

Our condolences to all. Randy will leave many fond memories for us to remember. Don and Unni Foster

March 13, 2011

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