Randklev, Thomas Allan 'Tom'

Thomas Allan “Tom” Randklev, 66, of Marion, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, with a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

 Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda; his children, Bob (Karen) Randklev, Christine (Ken) Derr, Julie Buscher, Scott (Gina) Randklev and Matt Randklev, all of Marion, Brandie (Steve) Seay of Asbury and Michelle (Jeremy) Pesek of Savannah, Ga.; his 13 grandchildren, Lindsay, Derek, Rachel, Jadyn, Kyra, Jared, Jenna, Jace, Callie, Caine, Quincy, Justin and Kyle; and a grandchild due in May, which Tom had just learned about, surrounded by his family on Thanksgiving Day. He is also survived by his sister, Sonja (Dick) Neil of Fountain Hills, Ariz.

   He was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife.

   Tom was born July 27, 1943, in Ottumwa, the son of Albert and Angelica (Krier) Randklev. He was married to Jennifer “Janey” Robinson April 24, 1965. She died Jan. 1, 1971. Tom later married Linda Holub on Aug. 25, 1973. He worked as a computer operator for Rockwell for 40 ½ years, retiring in January 2003. Tom was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, Knights of Columbus Post 5677 of Cedar Rapids, Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 4522 of Marion, and Sons of American Legion Post 298 of Marion.

 Tom was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Tom's other passions included his '38 Dodge street rod and sharing his unique sense of humor and a beer.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa or Canavan's Disease research at www.canavan.org in Tom's memory.

 Please sign the online guest book for Tom at  under obituaries.