Dean Randall

Dean Arnold Randall, age 66, of Maple Plain passed away at home surrounded by family after losing his battle with stomach cancer on February 9, 2025.

Dean was born March 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, MN, the son of Raymond and Alicia (Crawford) Randall. He started working for the Cleveland Cliffs Mining Co in Coleraine, MN his senior year of high school and worked there until it closed down in 1981. Afterwards, he traveled across the country working miscellaneous jobs until he decided to go back to school.

In 1982, Dean moved to Minneapolis where he attended Dunwoody University. He graduated with a degree in Architectural Drafting & Estimating in 1984. That same year Dean met Martha Storm and they were married on Sept. 27, 1986. They moved a few times before planting roots in Maple Plain, MN in 1996 where they raised their eight children.

In 1987, Dean took a job in the low-voltage electrical field and made a career of it. He retired as a project manager after having a stroke in 2020. He then worked on small engines out of his garage until the stomach cancer slowed him down too much to continue.

Dean always had a heart for speed and a love of driving whether it was motorcycles, cars, or ATVs. He also enjoyed playing games and visiting with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Alicia Randall, baby sister Diane, sister Patricia Lundgren, brother Gene Randall, and nephew Dean Randall.

Dean is survived by his wife, Martha Randall; children: Alicia (Joshua) Boltz, Adam (Heidi) Randall, Laura (Steven) Pinoniemi, Julia (Ethan) Moe, Kevin Randall, Maria Randall, Michael (Martha) Randall, and Melissa Randall; and their 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Pam Engstrom, Penny Connolly, Tammy (Mike) Jones, and Carmen (Dave) Jackson; and many in-laws, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11 AM at First Apostolic Lutheran Church, 2300 Cox Trail, Medina. Visitation will be 4-8 PM on Thursday, February 13 at the church and 1 hour before the funeral at the church.