Randall R. Ewert, age 62, a Cleveland resident, died with his wife by his side Tuesday morning, April 10, 2018 at St. Mary's at Felician Village, Manitowoc.
He was born on June 1, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Ralph and Mae (Hephner) Ewert. Randy was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1973. He attended Lakeshore Technical Institute and received a degree in Mechanical Design in 1977. Randy began his employment with Kohler Company in November of 1976 as a research technician and grew with the company over his 39-year career. Randy enjoyed working on new products and various 'government projects'. He was employed with the Kohler Company until his health prevented him from coming to work in July of 2015. On May 5, 1979 He married Barbara Bringman at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. Randy loved spending time with family, supporting his children and grandchildren in their activities. He had a passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping were just a few of the ways he enjoyed making memories. Randy was able to participate in his final deer camp in November of 2017 on the same land he had hunted since childhood. He found peace and happiness in nature. He was a member of the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department for 32 years. Randy was always willing to help others with a project.
Survivors include his wife: Barbara Ewert, Cleveland; three children: Thomas (Laura) Ewert, MI, Joseph Ewert, Manitowoc, Kelly Monahan, MI; grandchildren: Hayden Randall Ewert, Mason Robert Monahan and Cody Jean Ewert arriving in June; brothers and sisters: Rodney (Bonnie) Ewert, MN, Jayne (Robert) Szymczak, FL, Ross (Joy) Ewert, MN. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Mae Ewert.
Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com . A memorial fund in memory of Randy has been established.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank the following groups and organizations for their kind assistance and compassion during Randy's illness: neighbors and friends who were always willing to lend a hand, the staff at St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora Sheboygan Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, St. Mary's Nursing Home, Homecare Health Services and Hospice, Manitowoc Fire and Rescue. A special thank you to the Cleveland Fire Department and First Responders, taking care of one of your own is never easy.