Service Details
Funeral services honoring Randy’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 – 11:45 am.
Those wishing to view the service via livestream may click on this link at 12:00 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/UDLbkbY8jB0?feature=share
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Racine – Randall William Chaffee, age 54, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 after brief complications from respiratory and cardiac issues.
Randy was born the 7th of 8 children to the late Robert “Butch” and Dorothy (nee: Babak) Chaffee on December 6, 1968 in Racine. A 1987 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School, he went on to earn his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Creighton University in 1994, where he became a lifetime member of the Phi Delta Chi fraternity. Since graduation, Randy stayed active with the National Pharmacy Organization, APhA. Randy began serving our community as a Pharmacist at St. Mary’s / All Saints Hospital until moving over to Aurora Health Home Care, where he was currently employed. Randy paid-it-forward many times by travelling to less fortunate areas of the world to help those in need as a medical missionary.
Catholic by faith, Randy was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. As an extreme drum corps enthusiast, Randy marched with the Racine Explorer Scouts; Casper, WY Troopers; and the Madison Scouts. Currently, Randy was the executive director of the Racine Explorer Scouts and was awarded the National Volunteer of the Year from Drum Corps International. For relaxation, Randy had a great appreciation for fine automobiles and enjoyed worldwide travelling.
Surviving are his God-Mother/ cousin / matriarch of the Chaffee family, Barbara Ann Babak; beloved brothers, Lynn (Kathy) Chaffee, Paul (Patricia) Chaffee, Michael Chaffee, Bruce (Jean) Chaffee, Mark Chaffee and Anthony Chaffee; his favorite sister, Debra (Rachel Galyon) Chaffee; nieces & nephews, Gwendolyn (Greg) Sturm; Jeremy (Trina) and Nicholas (Tina) Chaffee; Rachel (Mark) Dolan, Sarah (Will) Hampton; Amy, Julie, Gary (Brian), Robert, Christopher (Brianna), Michelle, Pierce & Elise Chaffee; many special great-nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Josephine Klamm, Leo Chaffee, Louis & Barbara H. Babak; and sister-in-law, Suzanne Chaffee.
Funeral services honoring Randy’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 – 11:45 am.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Ascension All Saints ICU, especially Jen, Jamie & Libby, for their compassionate care and wonderful support given in Randy’s time of need.
Jennifer Nichols says
Prayers for your family!
Dan geschke says
Sorry for your loss
Karen Neal says
Randy will be missed by so many. I cherish the times I spent with him, whether in a group or one on one. I will miss you Bro and I will mourn you till I join you. I send prayers of comfort and strength to the family. I love you all.
Linda killips says
R.I.P Randy
Debra killips says
MY condolences go out to the Chaffee family from the Killips family
Diana Medasie says
Randy was a wonderful coworker. He knew how to make me laugh when I needed it and when I didn’t. We would laugh so hard but also have some serious chats. He always had an ear I could bend. He was so compassionate, kind, and caring. It was a pleasure to not only be his coworker but also have him as a friend. RIP my friend. You will be missed.
Nancy Peasley says
So sorry Mark. May he rest in peace.
J Frank Mayer says
He was a man, take him for all in all.
I shall not look upon his like again.
Rob May classmate at St Cats says
I wish I could be there. Randy is a wonderful guy.
Jennifer Winer says
I am so grateful to have had Randy as my friend for so many years. He had a Heart of gold and heaven truly has gained an Angel. I will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Ellen Gald says
Aww Randy, you left us far too soon, but the world is a nicer place for your having been here. It was a blessing to have known you and worked with you.
Andrea Birbilis says
I can’t count the number of times I have picked up the phone to call you this week. You will always be my best pal. I guess I will have to call Mike directly when I can find the pie crust recipe now.
Jan (Leyer) Carter says
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. I have fond memories of him in high school, he was a radiant light of joy. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Lauren Heckel says
Randy- we will miss you Cheif! Thank you for all you did at Ascension Pharmacy.
Bonnie Oliver says
My condolences to the family. May God be with you all😔❤️
Brenda Brantley says
My heartfelt condolences to Randy’s family & friends. May God give you all the needed comfort & strength.
Karen Seebeck-Keeler, RPh, and Robert Keeler says
Gone far too soon. Karen was Randy’s classmate at Creighton, Bob knew him there too. We will always remember his enthusiasm, cheerfulness, and smile. It was like the sun bursting into the classroom when he’d come through the door. Our sincerest condolences to Randy’s family, friends, and co-workers. May he rest in light and peace.
Jane Reeves says
So very sad. He was a great person and you could always call him if you had a question about a med and he always had a helpful answer.
Regina Fields says
To the Chaffee family,
Randy was a very close friend and he will truly be missed! He is one of kind and we had so many amazing memories together along with the rest of our pharmacy family. Love you always my friend.
NichollePerryBlack says
My Condolences to the family. RIP Randy
Terri Schlater says
Good bye my friend and former colleague. I’ll miss you. We got along well together.
Barbara Mehalic says
So sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to the Chaffee family and Randy’s friends. He will truly be missed.
Anonymous says
My condolences for your loss. Randy was a great man and wonderful to work with during our time together at the hospital. I always knew things would be done to perfection and we’d always have great laughs, as well. Mom sends her love.
Mary Nelson and Frances Sorensen, Family
Claudia Momirov, St. Cats '87 says
Condolences to the Chaffee Family on Randy’s loss.
Claudia, Helga & Franz Momirov
Pam Porcaro says
My condolences to the family. I can only hope to be as giving of a person as Randy was.. He will be missed so much!
Pam Porcaro
Liz Painter says
Was a pleasure to have worked with you. You will be greatly missed .Memories will be always treasured. Rest my friend
Paula Boykin and Family says
Condolences to the family Randy was a wonderful person glad I had the chance to meet him rest in peace Randy
Gwen Thompson says
Condolences to the family
My prayers go out to each and everyone of you
I will surely miss you Randy
Rest in Heaven
God got you
Peppie Hills... says
I can’t put into words how much I’m going to miss the grin of yours..my heart is breaking 💔
Tom & Betty Klamm says
Our sympathy to your family on the loss of Randy. God’s peace be with you.
Tom & Betty Klamm
Paul Schacht says
Hi Mark my long term good friend! So sorry to hear about the untimely loss of your Brother. He was certainly a big help on Parade Day and will be missed.. May the Lord grant you and your family comfort and strength.
Jackie Urban says
I send my deepest condolences. Randy will be missed. I remember we would play battleship together as kids. I think it was his favorite game. Randee would borrow batteries from his siblings when they were not around lol. You will be missed love always Jackie Urban Dilworth. RIP Cousin 😢
Marianne Kwiatkowski says
My sympathy to the Chaffee family. May Randy rest in peace.
Corinne Perez says
Randy was an outstanding pharmacist. As a nurse, working in the hospital, our pharmacists are so very important! Randy was always so willing to help! His service to our community was great! May his familynfind comfort in Jesus.