Randy Palechek

Randy Edward Palechek of Sylvan Lake, AB passed away on Friday, Sept. 1 at the age of 75 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Gudrun; sons, Steven (Kari) and Greg (Deanna); grandchildren, Taylor Jesse, Mya, Brett, Summer, Paige, Tyson and great grandchild, Miles. He is survived by his sister, Velma Tyler Gaudet and brother, Neil (Marion) Palechek and by nephews Deryk (Cindy) Tyler and Bill (Gloria) Tyler as well as many other extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Ed and brother-in-law, Bill Tyler.

Randy was born in Ponoka, AB on Dec. 19, 1947, to Evelyn and Edward Palechek who had a farm in the Usona district east of Ponoka. After completing high school Randy went on to become a journeyman plumber and steamfitter and started a company of his own which he operated for several years. He retired at the age of 67 after working as a trades instructor at RDC.  Randy was a kind, generous, loving man who lent a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He will be greatly missed by all of us. A special "Thank you" to the staff at Red Deer Hospice who showed such empathy and care to Randy and the rest of our family. We are so very grateful. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date not yet determined. Memorial donations can be made to Red Deer Hospice Society at reddeerhospice.com/donate.