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Randal H. Korson Died Sept. 11, 2016



Randal H. Korson

September 11, 2016



TRAVERSE CITY – Randal Herman Korson, 71, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s Campus.



Randal was born on June 30, 1945 in Muskegon, the son of Albert and Anna (Flees) Korson.  On April 3, 1981 in Beulah, he married Charlotte Kiessel, who survives.



Randal served our nation in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.  He enjoyed nature and camping, talking, and generally just putzing around.  He was a caring and giving man, and a true people person who always put others at ease with his amicable nature.



In addition to his wife of 35 years, Randal is survived by his children, Bessie (Jerry) Smith and Morry (Laurie) Straubel; three grandchildren, Gabby, Caleb, and Noah; two great-granddaughters, Jaelynn and Lexi; siblings, Ruthie Popa, Ralph Korson, Ron Korson, and Ruby Schaub; in-laws, Mary (Frank) Cornell, John (Lynn) Kiessel, Jim (Sarah) Kiessel, and Alan Kiessel; and many nieces and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Rosalie.



A memorial luncheon will be held on Friday, Sept. 16 at noon at the VFW Cherryland Post 2780, Traverse City.



Memorials in Randal’s memory many be directed to the family.



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