RANDY ABING

Randy Joseph Abing, age 66, of Brodhead died peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 29, 2022.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1955 to the late Cyril and Florentine (Wallenhurst) Abing.

He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1973 and, in 1975, graduated from Southwest vocational school in ag mechanics.

In 1987, he pursued a new career and graduated as a line technician from Moraine Park Technical School in Beaver Dam.

He married Jane Carl on Oct. 4, 1975 in Platteville.  He and Jane farmed in Lancaster from 1974-1980. He worked for Larry’s Welding from 1979-1988 and then worked as a line technician and eventually a foreman for Alliant Energy until his retirement in 2010.

He was a volunteer wrestling coach in Brodhead for 26 years and enjoyed donating blood to the Red Cross more than 20 times which resulted in over 25 gallons in total blood given.

He enjoyed giving hayrides, four-wheeler rides, mushroom hunting, taking care of his cats, watching The Andy Griffith Show, watching the Packers, spending time at libraries and driving around town with his wife and visiting with people.

He was also patriotic, known  to be driving in around his car displaying his U.S. and Packers flags.

Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching and attending all of their school sports and activities.

He is survived by his ever-so-patient and loving wife, Jane Ann; two children, Shane (Terri) Abing and Brandi (Buddy) Malcook; grandchildren, Brooke (Quinn) Malcook, Cody Malcook, Alexis Abing and Hayden Abing; his siblings, Mary Kay Abing (Jim Breuer), Peggy Sturmer, Charles “Chuck” (Kim) Abing, Keith (Lisa) Abing, Kevin (Deb) Abing, Ellen (Randy “Zippy”) Koeller, Marty (Jenn) Abing, and Kurt Abing; sister-in-laws, Terri Abing,  Lois (Alan) Morrison, Rita (Kelvin) Luna and Alleine Carl; a god daughter, Kaley (Knapper) Johnson, special friends Mitchel and Megan Wiesenberg and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was further preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Abing, two brothers in law, Dave Sturmer and Danny Carl; his mother and father in law,  Lawrence and Frances Carl and his step father, Danny Joyce.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Brodhead Public Library, Orfordville Public Library or the Lancaster Wrestling Team.

A celebration of life was held at the Bridges Bar and Grill Brodhead April 2.

Another celebration of life will be held in Lancaster, at Zippy’s Brass Rail, 120 East Maple St., on Saturday, April 9, from 1-4 p.m.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family.