Randy Bird
March 15, 1957 - June 29, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Randy Bird, age 63 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at UW Hospital on Monday, June 29, 2020.
He was born March 15, 1957, in Richland Center, the son of Allan and Ella Bird. Randy graduated from Richland Center High School in 1975 where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football and his passion and drive for sports was evident. Following graduation, he continued his love of sports by participating in league bowling and taking up the game of golf. He continued to play golf up until his passing.
On June 4, 1994, he married his future golfing companion, Wanda Kuhl. Together, they enjoyed many rounds of golf together, both in the area and in annual trips to South Florida.
Randy was also an avid fan of all Wisconsin sports including the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. Randy and Wanda traveled to bowl games with the football Badgers a number of times and were long-time season ticket holders. He was also a frequent story teller and could get everyone laughing at his jokes. More recently, he loved to create memories with his grandson, Jackson and they held a unique bond. Throughout his working life, he held many different positions, primarily as a shipping and receiving manager, but was most proud being the sole owner of his NHance business.
Randy is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughter, Laura Bird Kriebs; son, Ryan (Samantha Thomas); grandson, Jackson Kriebs; sister, Gloria (Vernon) Geishert; two brothers, Dennis (Heidi) Bird and Larry (Dixie) Bird; brother-in-law, Larry Kuhl; sister-in-law, Karen (Mark) Stoneman; and mother- in- law, Geneva Kuhl. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Raymond Kuhl; and sister-in-law, Susan Kuhl.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place, private services and burial will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Randy's name to the Dane County Humane Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
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Phyllis Keller
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You Have a lovely wife and daughter and son and grandson that loves you so much . So sorry you had to leave them so early in your life.
AC
Amy cook
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Randy - We loved you so much! We will miss you! Thanks for all the great memories❤ with love from Gloria and Vern and all your Richland Center family! Rest well.
LG
Lisa Geishert
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So many great memories. Will miss all his stories and his laugh. Love you so much Uncle Randy!!!
RH
Randy Holtz
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Randy Bird, Randy Holtz, and Randy Hunt in grade school. I have so many great memories all of which are flooding back. From playing football with your brother Larry in your backyard to having great laughs all the way through High School. Will miss you but I have all our memories.
LH
Lori Hustad
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All my prayers are with you Wanda and family. I am so sorry for the loss of Randy. May he rest in peace.
DK
David Kratochwill
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Far too many memories to count. Such a tormentor, and an even better friend. You were a rare gift to this world. You'll be forever missed.