
ADRIAN – Earl “Bill” W. Randall, 76, of Adrian, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was born October 13, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Earl and Beatrice (Splittstoser) Randall. Bill graduated from Ypsilanti High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. On June 4, 1960, Bill married Roberta Burkley in Ann Arbor. Roberta, his wife of over 51 years, survives. Bill worked for the University of Michigan in various departments for 33 years, retiring in 1997. He is a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Saline, and also served on the Saline City Council. Bill was an active member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Adrian where he served as treasurer for 10 years. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by their two daughters, Kim Randall of Grand Rapids; and Kathy (David) Westendorf of Tecumseh; two grandsons, Daniel (Jessie) Westendorf and Benjamin Westendorf; two brothers, Frank (Charlotte) Randall of West Palm Beach, FL; and Howard (Lois) Randall of Charleston, SC; a sister, Audrey Frank of Shelby Township, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Gerald Hepner, and brother-in-law, Ken Frank. The funeral service for Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Brian Keller officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. You may also sign the register book or send condolences at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.
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