Vincent John Randall, age 87, formerly of Baldwin and Woodville, passed away March 6, 2025, at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Vincent, also called Whimpy to his closest family and friends, was born April 12, 1937, in Woodville, WI, the son of Norman and Myrtle (Haugeland) Randall. He was united in marriage on October 20, 1956, to Arlene Ann Miller. Their marriage was blessed with four children: Annette, Brian, Scott, and Valerie.
Vincent worked for Whirlpool Corporation in St. Paul, Minnesota, for the first six years of their marriage while making their home in Hudson, Wisconsin, for the first four. They moved back to their hometown, Woodville, Wisconsin, in 1960. In 1962, Vincent became an apprentice woodworker for Heebink Lumber and Millwork, Inc. He quickly became very skilled in all forms of woodworking, cabinetry, and architectural millwork, achieving the highest recognition as a master woodworker. He would remain with Heebink’s for 40 years until his retirement in 2002.
In 1970, they purchased a house in Baldwin which became “home base” for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren throughout the next 54 years. That front door remained open for family, friends, and any stranger in need.
Dad was one of those fathers and friends that did just about everything freely and lovingly for and with his family and friends: many home repairs, renovations, additions, and helped construct 3 homes for others; designing and building his own kitchen cabinets; hunting; fishing; camping; playing cards, games, and sports; attending all sporting, musical, and academic events of his children and grandchildren; was a Webelos Scout leader; scrollsawed and painted Disney characters for our childhood bedroom walls; designed and built baby cribs and kid-sized furniture, even doll furniture; hopped onto teeter-totters and built snow forts; pitched for our batting; cross country skied; got down on his knees and elbows to engage at eye level with the smallest of us; even taught us how to do Cats Cradle and to make hollyhock dolls.
He was very proud, particularly of everyone in his family, but never so proud that he couldn’t be the butt of his own joke. He loved visiting, reunions, and attending all family gatherings and celebrations, both large and small.
Vincent was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Arlene, merely 19 days before, by his siblings Leland (& Gladys) Randall, Wesley (& Joan) Randall, Ila (& Cy) Sittlow, and Arlyss (& Bill) Butler.
Vincent will remain in the hearts of his children, Annette Randall of Baldwin, Brian (Susan) Randall of Baldwin, Scott Randall of Eau Claire, and Valerie (Timothy) Hemenway of Eau Claire; his grandchildren, Natalie (Vince), Angie (Chad), Jeff, Jonathan, Lorelei (David), Jacqueline, Cody, Cassidy, Kei, and Alaric; 19 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; his sister Norma (Don) McGee of Baldwin; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22nd, at Zion Lutheran Church, 221 Lockwood St, Woodville, WI 54028. Visitation will take place in the church Fellowship Hall one hour prior to the service, where also a luncheon will follow the service. Interment for both Vincent and Arlene will take place at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Woodville directly following the service.
We greatly appreciate Lily Home and Hospice for the high level of wonderful service they provided to our parents, particularly by care givers, Tami and Nancy. Arrangements entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home, Baldwin.
