Randy Willson, age 63 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in White Cloud. Randy was born on January 17, 1958 in Fremont to Emery C. "Tuffy" and Esther J. (Kerstein) Willson and graduated from White Cloud High School in 1977 where he ran track and cross country. Randy met and married Margaret (Bueche) Brown on September 3, 1994 in Grand Rapids. Randy has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area and had worked at NARCO, Mid State Utilities and currently at the Newaygo County Road Commission for the past 20 years. Randy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served as a Trustee; enjoyed farming on the family farm, hunting, watching horse racing and hockey, and truly enjoyed assisting at White Cloud Track events and Cross Country events at the White Cloud High School for many years.
Randy is survived by his wife, Margaret of White Cloud; his children and grandchildren, son - Jeromy Willson of White Cloud; daughter - Crystal Willson and her children, Charlotte, Bristol and Talladega Nowlin of Hudsonville; son – Todd (Mackenzie Boersen) Brown and his children, Aaron Brown and Kallie Bergakker of Brohman; daughter – Michelle (Corey) Bousho of Kent City; son – Joshua (Stacy) Willson and his children, Eric and MacyAnne Willson of Greenville; brothers and sister, Peggy (Keith) Derks of White Cloud; Ricky (Delvina) Willson of Smyrna, Delaware; Harry (Terri) Willson of White Cloud; several nieces, nephews; his uncles, Richard Kerstein and Peter Kerstein; his aunt, Marilyn Willson; many cousins; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws, Sue (Paul) Messner; Father Bill Bueche; Mike (Marsha) Bueche; Dianne (Tom) Hula; Mary (Mike) Heinbeck; Bruce Carlson; Elaine Sterkenburg; Tim (Nancy) Bueche; Matthew (Liz Nelson) Bueche; Brian Ferguson; Charlie (Jan) Bueche; step brother-in-law, Tom (Tracy) Koperski. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Tuffy and Esther Willson; his nephew, Specialist Brian Derks; his uncle, Joseph Willson; his mother-in-law, Mary Beuche; his father-in-law, Bill Bueche; his step mother-in-law, Maureen Bueche.
VISITATION : Friday, November 26, 2021 from 4-7pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel 1109 Court Street White Cloud MI 49349. FUNERAL SERVICES : Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m at Christ Lutheran Church in White Cloud 701 S. Evergreen White Cloud MI 49349 INTERMENT : St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in White Cloud. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Christ Lutheran Church or Mass Requests to the St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Cloud. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Willson family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel.
PLEASE NOTE : A recording of the funeral services is now available on Christ Lutheran Church - White Cloud, Michigan Facebook page under videos. (20+) Facebook Live | Facebook
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Visitation
White Cloud Chapel
Friday, November 26, 2021
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1109 E Court Street
White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Funeral Service
Christ Lutheran Church
Saturday, November 27, 2021
11:00 AM
701 S. Evergreen
White Cloud, MI 49349