Randy J. Sandfort

Randall Jon Sandfort, age 68, born to George and Rena (Van Someren) Sandfort on November 22, 1949, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at home and surrounded by his daughters. Randy was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin and spent his youth with his two older brothers, Ron and Jim, working hard on the family’s farm. After high school, all three brothers pursued higher education, with Randy attending UW-Eau Claire, obtaining a degree in economics, and graduating from UW Law School in 1974. Through his professional career, the majority of his time was spent defending healthcare providers in medical legal cases, completing the last eighteen years of his career at Marshfield Clinic. Many that knew Randy were aware of his state-wide recognition as an excellent litigator. Randy also had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. As he would say, “No one cares for nature more than a hunter”. Some of Randy’s favorite days were hunting and fishing with his brothers Ron and Jim, nephew Matt, and grandson Derrick. Almost every spring and summer morning, Randy enjoyed a cup of coffee on his deck while watching the birds that filled his back yard, keeping an eye out for his favorite, the orioles. But there was one love that trumped all others, namely his love and dedication for his three daughters. Randy’s greatest joy was watching his girls, Jessica (Ralph), Katelyn (Martin), and Emily (Rishi) develop into hardworking, professional women. He also adored his grandsons and was the G.O.A.T (Greatest of all Time) and best buddy to Derrick and the boys, Brayden and Grayson. He shared a strong bond with his cherished granddaughter, Alissa, with their mutual love of NCIS, ice cream, and warm weather. In addition to the above, he is survived by his brother Ron, his two beloved sisters-in-law Joan and Margie, lifelong friend Eric, and numerous nephews and nieces. Randy has rejoined his mother Rena, father George, and brother Jim in heaven. We are sure that the deer hunting and walleye fishing is plentiful there. The funeral will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Baldwin Christian Reformed Church, 897 US Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI 54002. A celebration of Randy’s life will follow at the Phoenix Grill located at 2095 10th Avenue in Baldwin from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, one of Randy’s favorite charities. Randy prepared a final statement for his family and we believe this perfectly and succinctly describes his spirit, priorities, and what brought him the most joy: “The love I have for my three girls is boundless and eternal”.

Service:
Saturday, February 17, 2018 10:00 AM
The funeral will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Baldwin Christian Reformed Church, 897 US Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI 54002. A celebration of Randy’s life will follow at the Phoenix Grill located at 2095 10th Avenue in Baldwin from 11:30am to 2:30pm.