Randall R. Risley, 70, of Kentland, passed away at 1:50 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center of Kankakee, IL.
He was born on November 23, 1948 in Watseka, IL to the late Harold A. and Betty Lee (Scearcy) Risley. Randall was a 1967 graduate of South Newton High School and attended Business College in Kankakee.
His marriage was to Kathleen L. Molter on November 29, 1969 in Kentland and she survives.
Randall farmed nearly 28 years for Gordon Danner and for nearly 10 years drove a semi grain for Tom Hasser. In his spare time, Randall enjoyed bowling, umpiring organized baseball for several years, playing slow pitch softball, and loved watching his children and grandchildren compete in sporting events and showing livestock in 4-H.
Surviving along with his wife are children, Laurie (Kirk) Feaster of Lafayette, Eric (Bobbie) Risley of Iowa Falls, IA, and Jason (Nichole) Risley of Royal, IL. Sisters, Janine (Gary) Tambling of Clifton, IL, and Janis (Denny) Hillary of Kankakee; brothers, Ron (Shell) Risley of Kentland, and Rick (Deb) Risley also of Kentland. 9 grandchildren, J.D. Feaster, Rilee (Jeff) Fletcher, Zaccery (Danielle) Risley, Sabrina Risley, Austin Risley, Shelbie Risley, Lauren Risley, Jacob Risley, and Katelyn Risley; 3 great-grandchildren, Knox Risley, Grayson Fletcher, and Cayden Fletcher. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call from 4-7 PM (CST) Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral Service 11 AM (CST) Friday, January 25, 2019 also at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Buswell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Randall’s name to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
