Randall G. Myers, 62 of Avon

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Avon Fire Hall in Avon, SD. Visitation will be Sunday from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. with the family present at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon, followed by cremation.

Randall Gene Myers, son of Merritt and Loyola (Hanten) Myers, was born December 22, 1950 at Mitchell, SD. He died unexpectedly Thursday, October 24, 2013 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall. Randy attained the age of 62 years, ten months and three days. He was a donor after his death.

Randy attended school through his Junior year and was later given an honorary diploma from Avon High School. He graduated from Denver Automotive and Diesel College on July 9, 1970.

Randy served in the U.S. Navy from August 7, 1970 to December 11, 1972. He was in Vietnam from November 9, 1970 to April 4, 1971 where he was a Sea Bee.

Randy married Pam Cahoy on October 17, 1969 at the Methodist Church in Avon. Two children were blessed to their union: Ann and Cory. Randy married Sara Ann "Missy" Thesenga on June 30, 1998 at Tyndall, SD, blending the family with her two children: Dennis and Michelle.

Randy worked in Springfield for Richie's Body Shop, CR Industries and the City of Springfield. In 1976, he started Myers Sanitation, which serviced homes in Avon, Scotland, Kaylor, Delmont and Dante. He also owned M & M Greenhouse in Mitchell and worked at Mensch Greenhouse in Avon.

Randy was an active, faithful member of the Arthur Wissman American Legion Post #150 in Avon.

Randy loved spending time with his grandkids. He was often seen driving around town with his beloved dog Roxy right next to him. Randy will be remembered for his enjoyment of drinking Old Milwaukee and playing pinochle with his friends, collecting coins and old cars, and being a constant "prankster".

Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Missy; his children: Ann Myers, Cory Myers and wife Tess, Dennis Powers and wife April, and Michelle and significant other Ryan Olson, all of Avon; seven grandchildren: Zachary Johnson, Shay, Ashton and Logan Mednansky, Clifford, Reese and Randall Powers and another on the way; his mother, Loyola of Avon; brother Terry and wife Gail of Springfield; two sisters: Deborah Palsma and husband Larry of Springfield and Merrill DeGroot and friend RIck Blain of Cedar Rapids, IA; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Mary Thesenga; sisters-in-law: Susan Thesenga, Sally Goodsell and husband Rick; and brother-in-law Scott Thesenga, all of Minnesota; many friends; and his dog Roxy.

Randy was preceded in death by his father; brother-in-law, Terry DeGroot, nephew, Scott DeGroot; and father-in-law, Jack Thesenga.