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Randles, Bruno
Bruno Randles of Canon City, Colo., died Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was born Jan. 17, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kan.
Bruno was a lifelong musician and played with numerous bands including the USO during World War II, the Six Fat Dutchmen and Leo Greco. Bruno was also an artist and participating in several art shows and was invited to put a painting in a show in Paris, France. Bruno was also an avid horse lover and rode until recent years.
Bruno was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne; his parents and three sisters.
He is survived by his 10 children, Rachael (Dennis) Hromidko, Dave (Jean), Joe, Vince, Mark (Helen), Pete (Barb), Bill (Kris), Paul (Sylvia), John, Julia (Craig) Kulish; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held Saturday, May 18, in Colorado. Bruno requested to be cremated and buried in the Colorado Mountains. A family visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Swisher American Legion.
Bruno will be missed by all.
Published in The Gazette May 15, 2012.
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