Randall B. Roeske

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died September 29, 2019

Randall B. Roeske, age 77, of Gladstone, passed away Sunday evening, September 29, 2019 at his residence.

Randy was born and raised in Eagle River, WI, where after graduating from Northland Pines High School, hEagle River, WI, the son of Harold and Helen (Benson) Roeske. He was raised in Eagle River where after graduating from Northland
Pines High School, he worked in the family propane business until he joined the Army.

After serving in the United State Army, Randy moved back to Eagle River and worked with his father and sister in the propane business. After selling the business to Petrolane, he served as the District Manager until his retirement.

Randy was united in marriage to MaryAnn Molinelli on June 1, 1968 in Eagle River.

After retirement he and MaryAnn moved to the small town of Watton, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There they enjoyed the quiet life and golfing. They eventually made their way to Gladstone, Michigan to be close to their grandchildren.

Randy was an outdoorsman his whole life. He especially loved fishing for walleye and chasing grouse behind his Brittany Spaniels. Randy loved his grandchildren, Claire and Easton more than anything. He enjoyed watching Claire figure skate and taking Easton to camp, stopping at the Perkins Store for a bottle of Grape Faygo. He was heartbroken when he lost MaryAnn in 2016. In his later years, Randy rediscovered golf, and was active in the leagues and tournaments at Irish Oaks Country Club.

Those that knew Randy know that he wouldn’t want you to be sad or cry about his passing. He would want you to celebrate his life and the good memories that you have of him. So, when you watch the sunrise over the lake, or hear a grouse drumming in the woods, remember Randy and the good times and memories with him. That’s how he would want it.

Randy is survived by:
1 Son: Reid (Jessica) Roeske of Gladstone, MI
1 Sister: Sandra (Gene) Weber of Eagle River, WI
2 Grandchildren: Claire and Easton
2 Nieces: Chris (Kevin) Schlueter of Harshaw, WI
Jody (Jason) Przekurat of Stevens Point, WI
Brother-In-Law: Bill (Ladeana) Molinelli

Randy is preceded in death by his Parents and wife, Mary Ann

A celebration of Randy’s life will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the

A celebration of Randy’s life will take place Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM at The Oaks in Gladstone. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Delta County Animal Shelter in Randy’s honor. A celebration of life will take place in Eagle River with the date and time to be announced at a later date The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County is assisting the Roeske family.

11 Tributes for “Randall B. Roeske”

    Mr. Roeske will be missed so much by our family. He was the best neighbor and kindest man. It will not be the same not seeing him outside daily. My boys will miss visiting with him and working in the yard with him. We will miss the light flicker he sent to the boys each morning to tell them to have a good school day. We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our continued thoughts and prayers.

    Randy Roeske was such a wonderful man and we enjoyed our friendships with his wife Maryann and him way back in the Eagle River days!
    Gladstone gained a great couple and after the passing of his wife, he continued to live there close to son, daughter-in -law,and 2 wonderful grandchildren. We mourn his passing and send our love to his family .

    The world lost a wonderful man! He & Maryann were the backbone of Eagle River, Covington, L’Anse and his new home in Gladstone. Reed, our hearts ache for you and your family. Love from Dick & Mary Ann

    I am so very sorry for your loss…Randy was such a gentle man….I will miss seeing him at Irish Oaks.

    I remember the interaction I had with both Maryann and Randy and enjoyed talking with both of them when our paths would cross in both Michigan and Eagle River. As a former Gladstone resident I know they chose a great place to retire and enjoyed everything Gladstone and and Delta county had to offer. Of everything the area offered the most important thing was Reid, his wife and there grandchildren. Please know that they were proud of all of your accomplishments. Please know our thoughts are with you at this time,

    So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. I loved to golf with him and will miss him on the links. So Reed, you may have to fill in for him at times. May he Rest In Peace with the Lord!

    What a beautifully written tribute for a gentle kind man! Randy will be so missed as a member of our Irish Oaks family. We are all better people for having both Randy & Mary Ann in our lives. It brings us comfort to know they are together again in the Lord’s hands.

    I had the pleasure of coming to know Mary Ann and Randy and had the honor of caring for them when they moved here to be closer to their family. Reid and Jess, Claire and Easton were the sun and the moon to them. I know that Randy is reunited with the love of his life and they will be a forever memory as two of the most caring people I knew. God Bless you Reid and Jess he will live on through your family and the memories you’ve made. He will be sorely missed, know that you are loved

    We are so sorry for your loss .. Randy was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss him so much ((( hugs))) to you Reid Jessica Claire & Easton

    I will always remember Randy and MaryAnn fondly. MaryAnn was a great friend and fellow teacher who was so encouraging when I was new to the profession. Randy was my hero back in 1987 when I had a rather serious injury from being thrown from my horse near their home on Loon Lake Rd. in Eagle River. Randy, thankfully was home, rushed to assist, and called the ambulance. I don’t know what my friends and I would have done without his calm, cool, approach to the situation. He and MaryAnn were simply the best. Reid, I didn’t really know you, but knew that you were the center of their universe. They were so very proud of you and I know that you have always been a good son. Sincere sympathy to you and your entire family.

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