Service Information
Randall Thalmann, age 77, of Plato, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:30 A.M. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe with interment in the Glencoe City Cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Monday, May 27, 2024, from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Obituary
Randall Gene Thalmann was born on October 27, 1946, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Arnold and Mildred (Brelje) Thalmann. Randall was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota. He received his education in Glencoe and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School class of 1964. On August 5, 1967, Randall was united in marriage to MaryAnn Hutter at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Delano, Minnesota and they made their home on the family farm. This union was blessed with one son, Brian. Randall and Mary Ann shared over 56 years of marriage.
After high school, Randall joined his father on their family farm, switching from livestock to only crop production. In the early 1970’s, Randall added the seed business to the farm operation, taking on the name of Thalmann Seeds. Following the death of Randall’s father in 1985, his son Brian became a partner in the operation. Recently, Randall’s grandson Adam also joined the operation. The three generations have enjoyed farming together for the past several years.
Randall was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe. He was also a member of the Glencoe Jaycees, Glencoe School Board, McLeod Co-Op Power Board of Directors, and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council.
Besides farming, Randall enjoyed daily drives in his John Deere Gator to check the fields, going with Mary Ann in his 1959 Chevy Impala to car shows and Classic Car Roll-Ins, designing his rock garden and flower landscapes, studying the farm and family history, participating in country dancing with Mary Ann, and drinking his daily Pepsi.
Randall passed away on May 22, 2024, at the age of 77 years after suffering from a stroke. Blessed be his memory.
Randall is survived by his:
Wife, MaryAnn Thalmann of Plato, MN;
Son, Brian Thalmann and his wife, Karen of Plato, MN;
Grandchildren, Eric Thalmann of Glencoe, MN, Adam and Emily Thalmann of Plato, MN;
Sisters, Charlene Buckentin and her husband, Rod and LynnEtte Schrupp and her husband, Brian;
Sister-in-law, Judy Wiechmann and her husband, Jere;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Randall was preceded in death by his Parents, Arnold and Mildred Thalmann; Brother, Darrel Thalmann.
Janet Beich Hall says
Maryann and family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Randall, thoughts, prayers, sympathies and hugs.
Sharon (Wolter) Rusley says
MaryAnn and families: So sorry for your loss. May the memories you made and shared carry you through this most difficult time.
Blair says
Brian and family. Our deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers go your way Sure been thinking of you.
Blair and Deb Hoseth
Norma Moehring says
You have my sympathies.
Mike and Ginny Lefever says
Brian,
Ginny and I will lift you and your family in prayer for the Lord to wrap his loving arms around you. Our most sincere condolences.
Glenn Gruenhagen says
Mary Ann, Randall was a great farmer and American. I am sure he will be missed. I will keep your family in prayer and may the promises of the Bible comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Glenn
Kathy Schuetz says
So sorry for your loss of husband and father. I won’t be able to attend services, but wanted to extend my sympathy. God comfort and bless you.
Sarah Hartmann says
This is Sarah (Truesdale) Hartmann, Darn, we will be out of town. My ‘heart’, (he was more special than the rest) empathy… goes out
to family & friends
Sarahart
George & Liz Scheidt says
Our deepest sympathy. May God grant Randall eternal rest and his family peace.
Bobbi Ludewig says
MaryAnne, Brian and family, So sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place.
Judy and Darrel Werner says
You and your family have our deepest sympathies our prayers are with you all.
Carol says
My sincere condolences for your loss. May god give you strength through this difficult time.
Allen & Dianne Anderson says
So sorry for your loss. Randall was a good friend. Allen and I have great memories we will hold dear. God’s peace to you Maryanne and family.
Sharon Risch says
God bless you and heal your broken hearts.
Butch & Anita Herrmann says
MaryAnn & family – we are so sorry for your loss. We just found out about this. We are sorry we can’t attend the funeral service – we actually have another one this morning. We will miss his smile and seeing you both at the car shows. Sending prayers.
Sandra Stuewe Warford says
I am so sorry for your loss, I was a classmate of Randy’s, we will miss him at the class reunion this year. Sorry I can’t come to the funeral as I live out of state. He will be missed.
Sandra Gehlen Krebsbach and Nob Krebsbach says
To Mary Ann and family,
Our deepest sympathy. We have just learend of Randy’s passing from the Christman flower memorial donation list in today’s bulletin. I am a parishoner but live in Mendota Heights. What a loss for all in Glencoe and Plato.
The Thalmann’s and all of Randy’s extended family will be in our prayers.
Blessings,
Sandra Gehlen Krebsbach and Nob Krebsbach