Obituary of Randall Ertman
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Randall John Ertman was born July 6, 1959 in Detroit. He was one of four children born from the late Clifford A. Ertman and Beverly S. (Paluch) Kado. Randall is a graduate of Redford High School.
Randall married the late Cheryl L. (Wehner) on December 21, 2001 in Monroe. He supported his family through Randy's Turf Service, which he owned and operated for over fifteen years.
Randall was a big man with a big heart. He loved fishing, photography, cigars and crafting his own beer. A man loved by many and will surely be missed.
Randall John Ertman, age 55, of Carleton passed away at 6:10am on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his home. In addition to his father, his passing was preceded by his wife, Cheryl L. Ertman; and a brother Raymond Ertman.
To cherish his memory, Randall leaves his partner: Brenda Rager; his mother: Beverly (Joe) Kado of Lathrupe Village; a daughter: Jennifer Ratelle of Ferndale; two sons: Randall Ertman II of Ferndale and Cody Ertman of Clawson; and two sisters: Ramona (Francis) Sherry of Richmond and Ramelda (Marcus) Moore Jr. of Detroit. Randall also leaves cherished nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Cremation has taken place through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia, Michigan. A private memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street, (734) 384-5185.
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