In Memory Of
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Randy R. Grauer
Seneca, Kansas
01/11/1957 - 12/25/2018
Randy Ray Grauer, age 61, a prominent Seneca business man, who owned and operated Freddy’s Pizza Palace, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
Randy was born on January 11, 1957, in Marysville, Kansas, to George “Butch” and Alberta “Red” (Coffman) Grauer. Randy grew-up around the area—living in Marysville, Sabetha, and Seneca. He graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1975 where he enjoyed playing football.
Four years later, on October 13, 1979, Randy married Janice Heideman at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Randy and Janice had two children together, Maranda and Tara.
An entrepreneur, Randy owned and operated several businesses throughout his life. Following high school, Randy purchased Randy’s Standard Service. He then worked for his father-in-law, George Heideman, at Heideman Locker, which Randy later took over and renamed Seneca Meat Market. Continuing in the butchering business, Randy also founded Wild Thing Processing, where he butchered deer and other game. But Randy did not just butcher meat—he could cook it too. Randy and his wife Janice ran Freddy’s Pizza Palace for two stints between 1983 and the present, for a total of 25 years. In addition to his own businesses, Randy worked at Haverkamp’s Grocery in Centralia and Big B Thriftway in Seneca.
Outside of work, Randy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren: Dylann, Mykal, Emersyn, and Ryder. Randy was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who never backed down from a challenge. A man of many talents, Randy also liked to work on antique cars, motorcycles, and go-carts. Randy was known to enjoy a “occasional” Budweiser and some may remember his monkey, which often tagged along with him. Taken too soon, Randy will be greatly missed.
Randy was proceeded in death by both of his parents; his father-in-law, George Heideman and his brother, Terry Grauer.
Randy is survived by his wife, Janice of 39 years, his daughters, Maranda (Lg) Novotny of Seneca and Tara (Andrew) Lohmann of Topeka, and four grandchildren.
Memorials are COINS for a Cause and or the American Legion sent in care of the family.
Rosaries will be at 2 and 7 P.M. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Lauer Funeral home in Seneca.
Memorials are COINS for a Cause and or the American Legion sent in care of the family.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Memorials are COINS for a Cause and or the American Legion sent in care of the family.
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Accept our sincere sympathy at the loss of Randy. We are sending our prayers and love to the family.
Janice oh, so sorry to hear about randy, our prayers are with your family and I pray God gives you the strength to do what you need to do if you need anything call Randy krogman or me Terri krogman. 785 294 0362
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing, Janice. Pretty tough to wrap our heads around. Always a fun guy. You have our prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice,
I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing him at Freddy’s. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Randy. He was always so friendly and would visit when we came into Freddy’s for our chicken. He knew what we wanted before we ever ordered. He will be missed by many….. Prayers for strength and comfort for the family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy Janice and family. I never went into Freddy’s that Randy didn’t come out and chat if he had the time. Thoughts and Prayers for God to give you strength to face the days ahead.
Janice and girls,
So very sorry to hear this sad news.
Sending you hugs and prayers during this difficult time. Will miss seeing Randy at Freddy’s and the Legion.
So so very sorry for your loss Janice. I’m praying for ya all,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time prayers are on there way! May God Bless You All at this difficult time! Hugs and love you all!
Janice and family, such sad news to read about Randy. I feel blessed to call him a friend and got to visit with him at Freddy’s the last 2 years at our class reunions. You are in my thoughts and prayers and know he will be missed..Aloha, Judi Fenton Plumer
Janice, we are so sorry for your loss. Randy was such a great guy! He would always come over to our table @ Freddy’s, when we were there, to visit. We will miss his smiling face! Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Condolences, Freddy’s won’t be the same without his cheerful face, prayers for friends and family at this sad time.
My prayers to you and your family Janice.
Thanks for the memories Randy.. I remember when my mom died and after the funeral service that evening you called me and said you were making pizzas for the Groffs at your expense. You were the best fullback I ever played with. You were a beast for the NVHS Raider’s and a friend. I will miss seeing you at Freddy’s when l” m home.
Janice and family, so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. We remember with gratefulness his kindness toward our family when mom died. He always came out to greet us when we went to Freddy’s ….as a neighbor when we were younger, I remember some times, but not many since he and Terry were younger. But I know my younger brothers could tell numerous stories to make us laugh . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Janice, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time and continued prayers for you and your family. I have fond memories of working at Freddy’s.
My sympathies to the family, he was a great classmate. Always a smile and always a friend. I am sure he is saying hi to my twin brother Bill.
Janice,
Jane and i will pray for you and your family. We too were stunned and saddened of the news. I always considered Randy a friend. I too appreciate his efforts to always welcome my family and the Holthaus family when we we visited Freddy’s!
Janice and girls, so sorry for your loss. Randy will be missed by many. Always took the time for a friendly HI, whenever we were at Freddy’s. Thoughts and Prayers for you.
So very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. May you and your family be wrapped in God’s loving arms during this time of need. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Janice and family,
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care of yourself.
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your precious loved one. Please find comfort in knowing that Jehovah hates death; he views it as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) He has a longing to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He yearns to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again.—Job 14:14, 15.
Janice,
So sorry for your loss, Janice. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Deepest Sympathy!
Janice, Maranda and Tara,
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Such sad news. Randy always made a point to come to the table and say hello when we stopped at Freddy’s. So many memories from high school, Davin’s in Topeka and others. He will be missed. He is in our prayers as is the family.
Gary & Lorene Osterhaus
My thoughts and prayers are with you Janice and your family.
Janice & family…..so sorry to hear this sad news while I’m in Florida. Prayers going your way! When my Dad passed a couple weeks ago, Randy took time out from his busy schedule and came to the legion gathering to tell me he was sorry for us losing my Dad and gave me a hug. Kent & Randy always enjoyed talking about football or sports when we came in for pizza/chicken.. He will be missed! Hugs 🙏
Janice so sorry to hear about Randy, our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Janice and Family, Ken and I are so sorry to just find out about Randy’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Randy always had a smile and hello. He will certainly be missed by everyone who knew him.
So sorry for your loss. Randy was a great guy
Janice, I am so sorry to hear about Randy’s death. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Grauer Family, I want to offer my condolences on the loss of Randy. I hope the warm and fond memories you have of him will give you
some comfort during this sad time. Also, pray to God for comfort. Revelation 21:3,4 points to the time when sickness and death will be
destroyed in God’s own due time. Never again will we mourn the passing of a dear loved one. This promise has always provided hope
and comfort for me. I hope it does the same for you. If you would like to learn more, please visit jw.org.
We are so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. We enjoyed hanging out with him at the meat convention. Our prayers are with the family.
Janice, Maranda, and Tara,
So sorry for the loss of Randy! He will be forever missed! I remember going into Freddy’s and seeing him smiling and greeting people! He was a special guy! Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry we missed the rosary and funeral. Our deepest condolences, Ray and Kim Streeter and family
My grandson emailed to let me know about your loss. As you know you, your family, and place of business holds a special place in our hearts. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Like everyone, stunned and terribly saddened by the news. Randy has always been a special guy. Very friendly with a genuine and sincere concern for others. Easiest guy in the world to talk to. First took me under his wing way back during 11-12 year old baseball and never let go. Janice, we are all praying for you.
Janice, Family & Shirley, Herb and I were so shocked and sorry to hear about Randy’s sudden passing. He will be forever missed. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers to help you get through this terrible time. We hadn’t seen you all since the last time we were in Seneca and ate pizza at your place. May God Bless you all.
Janica, So sorry to hear about Randy’s sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. May he rest in peace
Janice – Very sorry to hear the news about Randy passing. He will be missed and remembered and we will always have a great memories of him.
Our prayers are with you and the family.