Randy Eyers

Randy was born in Iron Mountain to parents, G. Donald and Patricia Eyers on Nov. 13, 1953. From an early age, Randy was full of adventure. Living near City Park, Randy enjoyed sports, biking, and having fun with his friends, Chuck Miller and Doug Villa. One fun moment was getting a hug from columnist Ann Landers at the Miller home.

In his youth, the family moved from Iron Mountain to Madison, Wis., making new friends and exploring new interests, however Randy returned and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1972. During his stay Randy developed a strong relationship with his aunt, the late Beverly Carollo and his Carollo cousins, Kayanne, Gene, Dean, Jim and Karen. The bond remained for a lifetime.

Following high school, Randy served in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist specializing in drug education and ROTC training. His service days as a sergeant were spent at Fort Riley, Kansas, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and Germany. Randy was a very proud veteran and his service experience had special meaning and was always a strong part of his life.

Randy had a successful career in sales, knew the ins and outs of cars and gun collecting. He was an avid follower of the Packers, Brewers, Michigan State and University of Wisconsin teams. He had a special place in his heart for his beloved dog, Lucy.

On August 9, 1980, Randy married Maria Ocampo in Milwaukee. Together they raised two children, Andrea and Ben. He enjoyed coaching his children’s sports and activities, spending time together on family vacations and introducing them to Iron Mountain. When grandchildren came along, they were his pride and joy.

The adventures of his Las Vegas trips with the Carollo cousins, Dennis Carollo and Raymond Klipsch were cherished memories of Randy’s.

He is survived by his wife, Maria; their children, Andrea Norgord (Andy) and Ben Eyers. He cherished being PaPa to twin granddaughters, Phoebe and Cecelia Norgord and grandsons, Finnegan and Rory Eyers. Also surviving are his sister, Linda Eyers (Mark Sweet); brothers-in-law, Jose Ocampo and Henry Ocampo; cousins, Kayanne Timbrook, Gene Carollo, Dean Carollo, Jim Carollo, Karen Secinaro, Raymond Klipsch, Michael Klipsch, Cal Eyers; Uncle Eugene Carollo, as well as many more cousins and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, G. Donald and Patricia Eyers; his in-laws Vicente and Ana Ocampo; grandparents and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Randy touched the lives of so many. He had a heart of gold and was always a friend. With very fond memories, he will be deeply missed but with all of us in spirit.