Randy Brainard

Randy J. Brainard, 65, of Luana, IA, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, IA. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin – Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Randy Joe Brainard was born November 5, 1958, in Postville, IA, the son of Clarence and Sharon Kay (Rubendall) Brainard, Jr. He attended Waukon High School. Randy worked as a meat cutter for many years, traveling around the United States. He also worked as a custodian for Ascension Public School before he retired. Randy lived in Louisiana until 2017, before moving to Luana. He was a member of Forest Mills United Methodist Church in rural Postville. Randy enjoyed fishing and collecting rocks.

Survivors include his mother Sharon Goeke of Waukon; his siblings: Dixie Schnuelle of Holmen, WI, Janet (Kevin) Halweg of Decorah, IA, Scott (Linda) Brainard of Luana, and Lori (Rod) Luebbers of Sumner, IA; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.