Randolph Thiel

Randy J. Thiel, 73, of Baxter, passed away August 26, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with MS. 

Services were held August 31 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd.

Randy was born September 27, 1949, to Joyce and Eva (Judd) Thiel in Bertha. He was raised in Staples. After high school, he went to Bemidji State where he met the love of his life, Margaret Emerson. They moved to Harwood and raised four children. Randy worked for Philip Morris for 32 years. Eventually, he and Margaret moved to Baxter to enjoy retirement.

Randy enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading and traveling. He liked watching the Twins and Vikings games. Above all, he truly loved spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 51 years, Margaret; two sons, Jacob (Cynthia) and Alex (Alisha); two daughters,  Megan (Ryan) Johnson and Emily (Dustin) Baird; eight grandchildren, Quinn, Conrad, Graysin, Ellie, Ryden, Henry, Briggs, Jack; two sisters, Kitty Tepley and Deb Pritchett and one sister-in-law, Kathy Thiel. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russ.

Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

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