Randal James Schneider

life story

Our beautiful 74 year strong Randy joined heavenly planes... on Wed May 12th, 2021 at 9:46pm.

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One who is patient, sees, and acts with kindest of heart.

Our dad and friend... a shepHERD.

An encourager, a clapper for ALL.

A peacemaker and giver.

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Our dad's story....

To all who have been touched by brother Randy...

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He has lived what he believes in,

by EXAMPLE, complaining not,

or asking of others to be

anything other than what they are able.

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He has the life wisdom of an ancient elder,

the pure heart of an angel,

the simple clear mind of a child.

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Randy is an unforgettable guy...

Putting his hand on shoulders and asking

to gift whomever is there receiving -

with his hope for JOY...

and what he was always able to find himself -

beauty and trust -

of the soul level, in EVERY moment.

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He was equally rooted in the land and sky,

grounded in his FAITH and love -

for his Creator and clan.

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Randy will always be LEGACY quality.

Comforting, disarming, non-judging,

ruthless in his expectation for all being

ABLE to rise up and be their best.

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With so much teared-up enormous love,

his eldest daughter,

Rebecca Mary Schneider Doyle, age 47

memorial service

'Celebration of LIFE' - of Randy's LEGACY

September 12, 2021

Way of the Lord Inc 804 131st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434, USA

Its gonna be a CELEBRATION party - with Randy's energy in the house! Join the Schneider family... just AFTER the Sunday morning church service.

Picnic-Potluck OUTDOORS (wrap up ~2:30.)

IDEAS: salads, fruits, veggies, sandwiches.

(We won't be messin' with heat in the kitchen,

but feel free to bring 'cooked' foods,

as many meals are just fine at 'room-temp' for a short while!)

*Although this is outdoor, please practice sensitive DISTANCES when eating (and MASKS when appropriate).

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Choice Cremation

Friends of Randy have been sending TONS of love...

Sharing this brimming-over out-POURING! :)

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The below folks have given their PERMISSION

to share their kind (support and empathy).

*To leave a note, please scroll to the very bottom.

Church pals - Webers (James/Dianne)

EMAIL excerpt:

We sat on the porch reminiscing and BOTH thought about how Randy brought

Becky outside to ride Rocket (or Solo?)

We saw him by her SIDE,

under the apple tree, READY to PROTECT (his daughter) should the horse bolt.

Church pals - Mathers (Randi/Steve)

CARD excerpt:

"...If we were ever in a BATTLE -

we would want YOU - to be by our side."

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"Randy was a great guy, iconic,

a force of nature... but most importantly,

he was a man of God."

Extended family - Kinworthy (Steve/Sue), daughter's husband's/father)

FB excerpt (on daughter Renee's page):

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"I remember Randal being touched by the BIKER church that we attended together.

He seemed to really enjoy praying over

EACH (motorcycle AND cyclist) -

and it was very heart felt."

Church pals - Susan Hultquist Theorin

FB excerpt (on wife/Raynele's page):

"Never judgemental, always loving."

"He was fun, and told the best stories,

had the greatest laugh, and was a spiritual leader - in so many ways."

Church pals - Stokes (Cindy/Joe)

CARD excerpt:

"He people coming to the 'Food Shelf' MISSED him after he stopped coming."

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"We will miss all of his - Hallelujahs."

Extended family - Lindstrom (Dee) sister's/childhood friend -

FB excerpt (on daughter Renee's page):

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He played an important part in

MY WALK with Jesus - and he has been

in my heart and in my prayers as of late."

Missionary - Dianne Williams (Raynele's college roomate)

EMAIL excerpt:

"Randy's life inspires me to keep going, not lose heart, get off track, but to press on to fufill..."

The verse that came to me was, "Let us press on on to know the Lord. His going forth is as CERTAIN as the dawn; He will come to us like the spring rain - watering the earth."

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"Deepest Condolences. Randy fought the good fight, he ran the race with JOY and LOVE for his Savior and his family."

"Raynele, I love that hymn you quoted from, 'Children of the Heavenly Father,' that we all sang at CLBS. (CA Lutheran Bible School) Randy maintained a child-like faith and TRUST in his Father ALL the years..."

Church pals - Stuart family: (son - John) + (parents - Susan/Tom)

empathy CARD excerpt:

"Your EXAMPLE as a (man, husband, father, and community member) spoke so loudly - in my FORMATIVE years. (Dean Heath, Dewey Lysen, and Brian Polley) note the impact you had on us/(young men).

The way you lived... in COURAGE and HUMILITY - is truly a rich HERITAGE! The older I get, the more I realize the 'life of FAITH' - is about SACRIFICE and 'COMING UNDER.' Thank you so much for being YOU!"

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"We pray that the INDOMITABLE heart and spirit - in which Randy infected - all who experienced his presence - is continuing to sustain you."

"We are blessed to have benefited from his contagious ENTHUSIASM for the Lord and His ways."

"He leaves the richest of legacies to your wonderful family, and we hope that all of you know have deeply impactful his life has been - to ALL of us who knew him."

Church pals - Passons (Marietta/Gary)

EMAIL excerpt:

"Randy was a true example Godly man... after God's own heart."

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"There are many lovely memories...

it would take HOURS to share them."

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"We will always remember how he was INSTANT to pray for people WHEREVER they stood, at any moment.

We and many have, and still do... receive answer to his prayers of INTERCESSION."

Church pals - Wennerland (Charlotte/Bill)

empathy CARD excerpt:

"A friend, a brother... generally quiet,

Randy was heeded in his

shouts of PRAISE and TIMELY words...

When he spoke, one NEEDED to listen."

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"He was always a HARD WORKER...

always staying until the end (roofing)."

Church pals - Jacobs (Carol/Mike)

CARD excerpt:

"Randy, you have always been a man that we respect and appreciate."

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"From the 1st time that we came to 'Way of the Cross' and you prayed for us... with your eyes wide OPEN. We're missing your 'Amens' in church, missing YOU, our brother!"

Church pals - Kiewatt (LaDonna/Dave)

CARD excerpt:

"Randy was such a special man, ENCOURAGING many of us,

in WORD and DEED."

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"We gratefully remember his help on our house."

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"Dave remembers GOOD TIMES with

Randy in WOTC leadership meetings."

Church pals - Laliberte (Steve/Jodi)

EMAIL excerpt:

"Here is a verse for him to meditate on."

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Gen 32: 24-26

So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man say that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob's hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. Then the man said, "Let me go, for it is daybreak." But Jacob replied, "I will not let you go unless you bless me."

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"I have been praying for Randy and this is what is on my heart. If i would be given power to have Randy follow me - these are my orders: (Wrestle the myeloma. Eat the food. Take the pills.) I pray that Randy will engage will all of his stubborn WILL!"

Church pals - Smith (Terry/Ginger)

INTERNET (Wikipedia) reference:

'The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones'

"This chapter revealed to the prophet (Bible, Ezekiel chapter 37), conveying a dream-like realistic-naturalistic depictions."

"The prophet sees himself standing in a valley full of dry bones. He is commanded to carry a prophecy. Before him the bones connect into human figures. Then the bones become covered with tendon tissues, tissue, and skin.

Then God reveals the bone to the prophet as the people in exile and commands the prophet to carry another prophecy, in order to REVITALIZE these human figures, to RESURRECT them and bring them to - the Land of Israel."

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EMAIL (Bible) excerpt: Romans 8: 6-8, 10-11

The mind is governed by the flesh is: (death, hostile to God, does not submit to God's law), but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Those are in the realm of flesh cannot please God.

But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives LIFE because of RIGHTEOUSNESS. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead, will also give life to your MORTAL BODIES - because of his Spirit.

Church pals - Bobb (Margaret/Ed)

CARD excerpt:

"With my love and prayers for your healing by Jehovah Rapha, the Lord my healer!"

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Matthew 17: 20

Jesus said, "If you have faith as small a MUSTARD SEED, you can say to this mountain, move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

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I Peter 2:24

Jesus Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sin, might live for righteousness - by whose stripes you were healed."