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Jul 1st, 1955 - Dec 17th, 2021Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at Brown Christian Church
Funeral Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021, at Brown Christian Church in Kinmundy
Interment: Phillips Cemetery, rural Kinmundy
Randy Gale Oestreich, age 66, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away on December 17, 2021, in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born July 1, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Charles T. and Rose Mary (Felton) Oestreich. He married Janet Brown on September 2, 1978, at Brown Christian Church and she survives in Kinmundy.
Randy is survived by his wife of 43 years: Janet Oestreich; brothers: Steve (Carol) Oestreich and Tim (RaeAnn) Oestreich; sisters: Debby (David) Devore, Patty Loehr, Lori (Tim) VanDyke, and Angie (Kevin) Connell; mother-in-law: Betty Brown; brother-in-law: Steve (Hali) Brown; sisters-in-law: Dena (Bernie) Hoffmann and Debbie (Butch) Keen; and a host of nieces and nephews, along with many great-nieces and great-nephews, all whom he loved dearly and kept close to his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Rose Mary Oestreich; an infant sister: Cheryl Lynn; a brother: Mark Oestreich; a great-nephew: Bryce Rinehart; maternal grandparents: John and Molly Felton; paternal grandparents: Charles and Clara Oestreich; father-in-law: Otis Brown; grandmother-in-law: Verna Brown; and special aunt by marriage: Lorene Morrow.
Randy was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in Nuremberg, Germany from 1972-1974, and was trained for Vietnam. He received multiple awards during his service, including the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and several badges.
He worked for Halliburton for 27 years and then BPI for 8 years before starting his own company, A-Strike Consulting. Randy devoted many years of his life to the Oil and Gas Industry. He later started another business A-Strike Trucking, which he devoted several of the last years of his life to.
Randy was a member of Brown Christian Church, Flora American Legion Post 14, Flora Elks Lodge, the Oil and Gas Association of Illinois, and was a trustee for Phillips Cemetery. He loved being a farmer and spending time working on the farm with his many friends. Most of all, Randy loved his family.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021, at Brown Christian Church in Kinmundy. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Phillips Cemetery and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit www.frankandbright.com
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We are saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. What a pleasure it was to know him. Our sympathies and prayers to and for his entire family. RIP Randy❣️
Randy was a good honest hard-working man from a large honest hard-working family. He was a good friend of mine a very good coworker and will be sadly missed. My prayers, and my condolences to the family.
Very sorry to hear this I worked a lot with Randy. RIP My Condolences
Never meet a nicer man than Randy. Always smiling and friendly and could make you laugh. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers to all the family. Godspeed on your journey, Randy.
Thoughts and prayers!
Steve, Debbie & Tim We are so sorry to hear of Randy's passing he was such a great man. We had many good times when we were young and remained good friends throughout the years. Rest in peace my friend.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
Such a wonderful man. Praying for comfort for all of you.
I am so sorry to hear this Randy was a good person. May God be with you all your family has had way to much lose in the last few years. Praying for all
So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to Janet and the entire family.
So sorry for your loss — Thoughts and prayers for the family — he will be missed. He was always so good to his nieces & nephews too. They will miss him too.
So sorry for your loss, Randy was a great person & a good friend…. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Always enjoyed visiting with Randy and Janet! He will certainly be missed by many!
Praying for the family. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about Randy’s passing , prayers for his entire family . R.I.P. Randy .
Janet, We are truly sorry for your loss. He was truly a GREAT person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the family. From the Millzee's
So sorry for your loss, he was a good man, and worker,this country needs more men like him.
Such sad news. Randy was a good friend and co-worker at Halliburton. He will definitely be missed! Praying for all his family!
Hate to hear about Randy passing he was a good person from a good family
We are so sorry to hear about Randy.
Sorry for your loss. We will send prays to the family.
We are so sorry . 😞 Prayers for you all.
Randy was a great guy , seldom complained and always smiling. RIP Randy.
So sorry to hear this. Randy was such a good hearted, funny, and kind man. We will miss him. Sending our sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear the passing of Randy. Prays to the family.
Randy was a special person. He was a very good friend and he was most importantly church family. He sure had a big heart. I am so saddened by his passing but I have absolutely no doubt at all that he is free of pain and is flying high now. Janet my sweet friend, I am so very truly sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you. Love you with all my heart. Rest in peace Randy my friend.
We are so sorry to hear about Randy. He was a wonderful man and a great co-worker. We enjoyed sharing dinners with the two of you and have fond memories of him. Our prayers are with you Janet.
We are very sorry to hear about Randy. Praying for you all!!!
So very sorry for the loss of your brother. Praying for God's comfort during this sad time.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Family, sorry to read this. Sympathy to every one.
Janet. Im so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs.
So sorry for the loss of your best friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Never seen Randy without that smile and always had a good hug. He will be missed by all that new him.
I’m so sad to hear of Randy’s passing. He always had a great smile for everyone. You’re in my prayers.
Oh my, how we loved Randy. He gave the best hugs and always made us laugh. We’ll miss this guy we’ve known since high school. Rest In God’s Peace Randy. Prayers of comfort for Janet and ALL of Randy’s family. ‘S
Sorry for your loss
When I heard about Randy passing away. My heart literally shattered into a million pieces. I'm so glad that my Dad went to work for you. That way I had the chance to get to know you and Janet.. We made a lot of Memories together.. I was all the time asking Janet how her " StudMuffin" was doing. One day he came up with a nickname for me.. He started calling me Sweet Thang. I sure am going to miss seeing you Stud Muffin.. Til We Meet Again Love You Too Heaven And Back.. Love Sweet Thang..💕💕
I am so very Sorry for your Loss! Praying for your family!
To all of Randy's family; I am so sorry for you loss. I pray God will hold you close during this difficult time.
Randy was a good man and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to your family.
We are both so sorry to hear this sad news of Randy’s passing. We will keep his many friends and family in our prayers during this time of grieving. Janet, we know you are heart broken, you are especially in our prayers now. Randy will be greatly missed.
A wonderful coworker and caring friend. Will be sadly missed.
Janet and Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.
So sorry for your all's loss. Prayers for all.
Extremely sad news. Randy was a great man, husband, coworker and most importantly friend. I will miss our frequent calls, but will be staying in-touch with Janet. I know what a huge loss this for Janet and the rest of your family.
My condolences
I m very sorry for your loss
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Janet and the rest of the family. We are so sorry for your great loss. Such a nice guy to everyone. Prayers for strength and comfort.
I am sorry to hear about randy passing I have known Steve and his family for my whole life I wish there was something that I could say to make it better for you and your family sincerely Mark scribner
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. I know the feelings you are going through. I hurt for you. Please take care of yourself and let your family and friends be there for you. When asked how are you doing ,tell them . I don’t think I could make it with out my family and friends Love you
Janet so very sorry about Randy passing . He was a super guy kind and giving I could go on and on.I will truly miss my Sunday hug got at church and him telling me I looked nice. And always teased Brett about being good . You had a awesome husband with a gentle soul . He is missed.
So sorry for the family's loss. Randy was such a nice man. He will be missed.
We are so sad for the loss of Randy. He was truly such a special person that loved others and our Lord Jesus. We can hear God say, "Welcome home, My precious child, I led you all the way."
Sorry for your loss Janet I have always thought a lot of you and randy wish I could have come tonight if you need anything let us know
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