Randy Spitzer

Randy Spitzer

February 04, 1947 - June 11, 2022

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Randy W. Spitzer, 75, Mandan, ND died Saturday June 11, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.

 

Randy was born February 4, 1947 at Streeter, ND the son of Helmuth and Lorraine (Buchert) Spitzer. He attended the local rural school and graduated from Streeter High School in 1965. He attended Valley City State College graduating in 1972 with a BS degree in Chemistry with a minor in Physics.  He taught at Fort Totten for a year and then in Warwick, ND for a year.

 

He and Wanda Derby were married February 6, 1971 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jamestown, ND.  They made their home on a farm near Montpelier where they raised their family until 1984, when they moved to Valley City.  He then worked for Job Service of ND for 35 years living in Fargo and then Mandan, ND where he has resided since.

 

Randy enjoyed many things including woodworking, gardening, puzzles, fishing and playing cards, but most of all spending time with his wife and family; they would go thrifting and loved spending time restoring pieces they would find.  He also enjoyed watching thunderstorms on his back deck, singing in the Church choir and was with Jamestown Choralaires for a few years.

 

Randy is survived by 3 children, Lorri (Chris) Strand, Kalispell, MT; Jason Spitzer, Sierra Vista, AZ; Shawn Spitzer, Denver, CO; 2 grandchildren, Zach and Ethan Strand; 1 sister Karla (Scott Friedman) Spitzer, Somis, CA; 1 sister-in-law Bonnie (Chuck) Schmitz; 1 niece Niki (Mark) Wickman and 1 great nephew, Jackson.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife in 2018.

 

Funeral Service- 2:00 PM Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Haut Funeral Chapel in Jamestown, ND with Greg Allen, officiating

 

Visitation- 9a-7p Thursday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 4-7p

 

Interment - Sunset Memorial Gardens- Jamestown, ND

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Beverly M. Helm
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My prayers are with you, Lorri and family, Jason, and Shawn as you deal with the death of your Dad and Grandpa and with Karla and Scott as you deal with the loss of your brother. I ask God to comfort you, knowing that HE will. How blessed we are to have people in our lives who make us hurt so much when they leave us. Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love. All your wonderful memories will keep Randy with you forever. Knowing where he is and who he is with is a great comfort as well.
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Debbie Spitzer Smith Krieger
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So sorry for your loss. Even though I hadn’t seen him for years, I remember he was always a really nice guy. Sending love and hugs from Montana. God be with you all🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
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Keith Anderson a long time friend from church in streeter.
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Sorry to hear of Randy's passing ,my prayers will be with the family .may God bless.
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Dennis and Lorrettax Mindt
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Jason and family, We were so sorry to hear of your father passing. I worked at the NDSU library ad your mom did. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. Dennis and Lorrettax Mindt Sun City, AZ
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Diane Dietze
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Lorri and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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Diane Kowalchyk-Morris
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I didn't know him but he sounds and looks like a great guy. I am a friend of his sister Karla and I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences here to her and his family. With love,

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