"Searching for long lost friends on facebook and found my dear friend Randy's obituary. Randy and I worked together at Walker Methodist Nursing home in Minneapolis. At the time he was an LPN and I, nursing assistant. We both went on to become RN's. Randy was a very good friend of mine for many years, lots of fond memories. Randy was a kind, loving person, he would help a friend in need. Randy's smile and laugh were always uplifting. Some friends we have throughout our life that will always be in our heart, Randy was one of them for me. We lost touch after Randy moved to Texas, me to Maine then back to MN, a husband and three kids. Rest in peace my dear friend. God's love is the greatest, through His son Jesus we have our Salvation. "
In loving memory of
Randy Flatgard
July 19, 1956 - January 23, 2008
Randy Lee Flatgard was born on July 19, 1956, in Windom, Minnesota to Robert and Marita (Ramsey) Flatgard. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Randy received his education in the Windom Public Schools; graduating in the Class of 1974. Randy then went on to attend Normandale in the Twin Cities and graduated in 1985 with his registered nurse degree. He then worked for Medical Staffing Network for over twenty years in Dallas, Texas. On January 23, 2008, Randy passed away in Irving, Texas at the age of 51.
Randy was a loving uncle with a hearty laugh. His calling was to be a nurse and he enjoyed vacations to Cancun. He was fun loving and a wonderful person with a heart of gold.
Randy is survived by his mother, Marita Flatgard of Windom; one sister, Julie Di Gravina and her husband, Frank of St. Louis Park; three brothers, Rick Flatgard and his wife, Lori of Rushmore; Rob Flatgard and his wife, Jean of Arlington, SD; Dan Flatgard and his wife, Vicki of Windom; and many nieces and nephews.
Randy is preceded in death by his father, Robert Flatgard; and one niece, Mary Di Gravina.
Blessed be the memory of Randy Lee Flatgard.
Tributes
"I moved to Dallas in 2005 with my 5-year-old daughter. Randy was my first and best friend in the years I lived there. We spent many happy evenings barbequeing hamburgers and eating chips with his special onion dip recipe. He was the most kind-hearted and generous man I ever knew and I loved him dearly. I remember so well his booming laugh and ready smile. We lost touch when I moved away from Dallas, and I looked for him for the past few years. I finally heard from our mutual friend Jeff what happened to him. I have always missed him. How I wish I had never lost touch. I will remember him forever."