Randy Wayne Geipel

Randy Wayne Geipel obituary, Brookfield, WI

Randy Wayne Geipel

Randy Geipel Obituary

Visit the Church & Chapel Funeral Home - Waukesha/Pewaukee website to view the full obituary.
Randy Geipel, a friend to all, passed away peacefully the early morning of July 23rd, 2025, at the age of 72 after a brave battle against gallbladder cancer.

Randy was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 12th, 1952, raised in Wauwatosa. He attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School, followed by earning a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He worked two jobs concurrently for both UPS and Land & Wheels, specializing in making 3D drawings, photography, preparing catalogs for printing, and managing the company website.

He was deeply devoted to his faith, inspired by his father who helped build the church. He was a dedicated Elder of Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran for countless years and an active member of the choir. He raised two children, Richelle and late son Randall (Monica). Proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Nathan, Natalie, and Vinicio (Ander). Preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Gilbert, and sisters Patricia and Donna Jean. Survived by brother Gary (Mary Beth), niece and nephews Elise (Frank), John (Elise), and Peter (Claire), great nephew David, and best friend Rick. Randy was married twice, with late wife Cheryl, he was focused on working and raising a family. With second wife, Pam, he expanded his interests. He joined a car club, PT Cruiser Club, and organized more than a dozen weekend events, drawing people from as far as Washington and Texas to participate.

Randy and Pam also traveled almost every year in the United States, by car and camping when possible. Accompanied by dogs, it always made the trips fun and interesting. Often visiting numerous car shows with his custom PT Cruiser, dog events with his sheepdogs, museums, visiting supper clubs, and enjoying Brandy Old Fashioneds. He also enjoyed all sorts of photography, board/card games, and woodworking.

Visitation will be held at PILGRIM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH on Friday, August 1st, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by service at 10:00 a.m. A final resting service will follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery, where all are welcome to join in honoring Randy's life and faith.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Randy's lifelong love for all animals, donations may be made in his name to the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188, https://hawspets.givecloud.co/give

Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family

Milw. 262-827-0659 Wauk. 262-549-0659

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Church & Chapel Funeral Home - Waukesha/Pewaukee

380 Bluemound Road, Waukesha, WI 53188

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