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Randall Linus Meinholz

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November 6, 2019

Randall Linus Meinholz, age 68 currently of Stoughton, formerly of Cross Plains passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Born on April 12, 1951 in Madison, he was the son of the late Valentine and Petronella (Bollig) Meinholz. Randy grew up and lived above the family business where he worked at Bolligs Bar. He received his education at St. Francis Xavier Grade School and Holy Name Seminary in Madison.

On April 25, 1987 at St. Barnabas Church in Mazomaine, WI, he was united in marriage to Sandi Temby.  They were blessed with 23 years of marriage and became a step-father to David Temby.  Sandi preceded him in death on October 28, 2010.

In 2000, Randy and his wife, Sandi founded Fine Feathered Friends Sanctuary which is now known as Feathered Friends Sanctuary in Edgerton, WI.  The sanctuary is an exotic bird rescue and adoption center that was funded by the Bob Barker Foundation.  Previously Randy and Sandi owned and operated Taskmasters; which was a home and business cleaning service.

Randy is survived by his sister, Bonnie Grob; his nephew, Rev. Jeffrey Grob; his step-son, David Temby; his dear friend, Judy Kapfer; and many friends and acquaintances.

The family of Randy would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Nazareth Health and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate, kind and loving care they provided to Randy

 

Service Info

Funeral services honoring the life of Randall will be held tomorrow, Monday, December 2, 2019.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI.   A private Inurnment will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.  A visitation for Randall will be held tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass.

Memorial remembrances to Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, 1570 Cunty Road A, Edgerton, WI  53534 www.feathered-friends.com or Heartland Hospice, 2801 Crossroads Dr #2000, Madison, WI 53718 www.heartlandhospice.com, would be appreciated.

  • Posted by:
    JJ McCarthy

    Met Randy in 1965 as a Freshman at Holy Name Seminary. Randy and I were classmates till graduation in 1969..of course we were model students never thinking of getting in trouble. Our Sophomore or Junior year while visiting Hillsdale Shopping center somehow we got stopped by the police they thought that we were going to fast because of Christmas shoppers, they asked us if we had been drinking and we had to remind the Officer that we were from the Seminary and that we were not old enough to drink. The Officer asked why we had 3 bottles of wine in our car and we explained that Randy’s Mom gave us the wine so we could give it to our great Priest for Christmas gifts. The Police said good boys you are always thinking of the Priest. Please slow down and we said yes sir and headed back to HNS. That is my story and I am sticking to that. JJ McCarthy RIP my friend

  • Posted by:
    Tiffany

    I am sorry for your family's loss, but I'm glad Randy is finally reunited with Sandy in heaven! I met Randy (and Sandy) at the sanctuary after the loss of my bird. I didn't want another bird yet, but wanted to spend time with birds. I found the sanctuary online and drove out one wintery January. It had been a difficult few months. I lost my grandfather, grandmother, and my bird all within 4 months. Randy and Sandy were nothing but welcoming and understanding! I felt so at home and at peace here. I have worked out of the area for a whole and haven't been able to get to the sanctuary or to see Randy for a while. He was always generous, friendly, and had time to listen and spare. I am so grateful I got to know him! He and Sandy have both been a big influence on my life. I'm glad I know he is now renuited with Sandy! Lots of love!