Obituary: Randall James Louder Author: Sue Fairchild
Randall James Louder Sue Fairchild Randall James Louder, 69, of Townsend, Montana, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at home in Townsend. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Born in Murdo, SD September 28, 1953, to Dwight and Dorothy (Volmer) Louder, Randall grew up in Draper, SD graduating from Draper High School in 1971. He attended college at Mitchell Technical Institute earning his degree in Propane and Natural Gas Technology. In the mid-1990s he moved to Townsend, Montana and fell in love with the mountains and his soul mate Sue Fairchild. Randall won Sue’s heart on their many rides in the mountains enjoying the views, tunes and beautiful wildflowers.
Randall worked for AmeriGas and had his own heating business as well. He kept people warm, responding to calls for help all hours day and night. He loved going up in the mountains cutting firewood, any excuse to head for the hills! Randall was a jack-of-all-trades and could repair just about anything. He loved people and made friends wherever he went. Randall was a very special, kind, and compassionate man helping Sue care for her elderly parents, always ready at their beck and call. He was loved by many - friends and family alike.
Randall is survived by Sue Fairchild (and family), daughter Meghan (Larry) Anderson, sons Eric (Denice) Louder, Bradley (Denise) Louder; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandsons; brothers Bradley Louder, Kevin (Laura) Louder, Darin (Lisa Cline) Louder; sisters Roxanne (Carl) Whitaker, Susan (Charles) Hamer, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight & Dorothy, and son David Louder.
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