Randall H. Perry, known as Redgie, died at his home in Warrens, Wisconsin on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was 55 and a Tomah High School graduate from the class of 1978. Born in Comanche County, Oklahoma, he spent years fighting forest fires out west and later worked at the Necedah Wildlife Refuge, where he helped build crane boxes.

At the time of his death he was employed as a mechanic at Kimpton’s Truck Service in Tomah. He loved the outdoors, was an accomplished hunter who mentored young hunters, and enjoyed seeing bands such as Rush and AC/DC. He is described as a loving, kind man whose daughter was the center of his life. Reports from the time do not indicate any arrests or identified suspects and do not suggest foul play.

If anyone knew Randall or has memories to share about his life in Warrens or Tomah, please post what you remember.