John Randa

John "Jack" R. Randa Age 78 Nelma, WIDied Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Born: January 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI The son of the late John and Lucille (Fons) Randa was a graduate of Riverside High School Class of 1952. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Jack married the former Carmella Fugarino on April 14, 1956 at St Elizabeth's Church of Milwaukee, WI and the couple made their home in Milwaukee. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year. He was a 35 year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department, retiring as a detective in 1987. The couple retired to the Nelma, WI area to make their home 21 years ago. Jack was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Phelps, WI, the American Legion, International Narcotics Association and Retired Milwaukee Police Association. He loved hunting, fishing, refinishing antiques and woodworking. Jack was a heart transplant patient of 23 years under the care of Dr. Tector at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Randa. He is survived by his wife, Carmella Daughters, Patricia Jones of Omro, WI Pamela (James) Philleo of South Milwaukee, WI Brother, James Randa of Racine, WI Sister, Patricia Drljaca of Muskego, WI Three grandchildren, Joseph and Kate Philleo and Ross Jones Many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends He was loved and will be greatly missed by many in the Milwaukee law enforcement. Visitation: Monday, August 22, 2011 from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Phelps Funeral Services: Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church, Phelps, with Rev. James Hoffman to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment: Lakeview Cemetery, Alvin, WI Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River