Randall Dale Goslee, 58

Published 5:42 pm Saturday, August 31, 2013

Randall Dale Goslee, 58

Randall Dale Goslee, 58, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, at his home in Lake Isabella, Calif.

Randy was born on June 8, 1955, in Austin, Minn., to John and Evelyn (Magee) Goslee. He grew up on the family farm near London and graduated from Lyle High School in 1973. He attended Albert Lea Vocational School for diesel mechanics. He worked at Hormel Foods and Wilson Industries for a few years before moving to Marina del Rey, Calif.

Randy was the manager of Marina Fuels and Service, in Marina del Rey, for several years before retiring and moving to Lake Isabella.

Randy was a member of the Pacific Mariners Yacht Club and Chamber of Commerce in Marina del Rey. In addition, he was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles. In 1987, he received commendation for being a good Samaritan for putting out a boat fire. He received an achievement award from Los Angeles County for marine safety. He had a sense of humor and was always willing to help others.

Randy enjoyed dogs, fishing, coin collecting, and driving his dune buggy in the desert.  Randy loved nothing more than being with family and friends.  He especially enjoyed family fishing trips to Canada.

Randy is survived by his brothers, Dwight (Linda) Goslee of Marco Island, Florida; Larry (Paula) Goslee of rural Austin, Minn.; sister, Meridee (Dwight) Denisen of Rochester, Minn.; sister-in-law, Marilyn Jurrens, Geneva, Minn. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn, and siblings Keith and Janiene.

Please join the family for services at London Cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept., 7. Following the interment, a celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in Lyle, Minn. until 6 p.m.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.