Funeral service for Randy Meier age 61 of Timber Lake, SD will be 10:30 AM MT March 8, 2017 at the Timber Lake Community Center. Interment will be in the Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CT at Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge with a prayer service at 7 PM. Randy passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at his home.

Randy Ray Meier of rural Timber Lake passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2nd at his home. Not only was he a great friend and a caring neighbor, he was a loving father and grandpa. Randy lived by the creed of always trying to lend a helping hand to his family, friends and neighbors without accepting anything in return. He made sure to instill this value in his daughters and grandchildren.
Randy was extremely loving and proud of his three daughters always being there for his girls, they were the highlight of his life. Writing notes, snuggling and having daddy daughter talks.

Some of Randy's passions and hobbies include Dodge pickups, John Deere Tractors, hunting, fishing, and small gatherings with family and friends. Where ever Randy was you'd find friends and family, sharing story's, lots of humor, jokes, and laughs, old rock & roll music, a strong cup of coffee or a cold beverage, Randy was very quick witted and sarcastic but yet had a heart of gold, wise words of advice and a tight embracing hug that was always welcomed. Randy always had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. Where ever he went Randy made lifelong friends, he will be so deeply missed.

On April 28, 1955 the world was blessed with the birth of Randy Ray Meier. Randy was the youngest child born to William "Bill" & Mae (Whalen) Meier. He was born in Mobridge, SD and grew up on the family farm 5 miles North of Timber Lake. He attended Chapel School through the 8th grade and graduated from Timber Lake High School in 1973.

After high school his sense of adventure took him to different places in South Dakota to live and work (Aberdeen SD and Martin SD areas) for a few years.

Randy married Dorrine Dearborn in August 19, 1976. After they were married they lived in New Underwood, Belle Fourche and Fruitdale. During this time Randy was employed at the Co-op Truck Stop. In 1982 they moved back to the family farm in Timber Lake. Randy moved home to work closely farming and ranching with his father. They were married for 9 Years and to this union three daughters were born; Dency, Colleen, and Brandy.

During his time farming and ranching with his father, he also worked as a mechanic owning and operating Randy's Repair. Even after he quit this business he was often found in the shop tinkering on a project. He was very creative and often had a way of perfecting each project to his own expectations.

In the year 2001 Randy Meier and Sharon Dame started a relationship that continued for 15 years. Sharon had 3 children, Teresa, Justin & Kristen whom he cherished as much as his own.

He enjoyed spending time together with all their children and grandchildren. From spending time in the shop with them, shooting guns, to passing down his love of John Deere.

In 2016 Randy had also been re-united with a special friend Michelle Wilson.

Randy is survived by his daughters Dency (Jammey) Gabert; Colleen Meier; Brandy Meier; and his grandchildren Bryce; Mersedes; Aidan; Andrew; Adam; Brayden. His brother Kenny (Kate) Meier; niece Cindy (AJ) Lindskov; nephew Kent (Joey) Meier; his canine companion Foxy and all his dear friends and neighbors.

Randy was preceded in death by his Mother Mae Whalen Meier; Father William Meier and several dear friends