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Randy Lee Abrahamson "Abe", was born March 2, 1956 in St. Paul, Minn, died January 27, 2011 at his home near Grandview, Wisc.

Randy grew up on a dairy farm owned and operated by his parents near Almelund, Minn. He attended school in North Branch, Minn. where he enjoyed and excelled in athletics, including wrestling, football, baseball and cross country running. In high school, Randy was an individual regional wrestling champion multiple years and competed at the Minnesota State tournament. He was given a letter in cross country and wrestling in the same season. He was awarded the North Branch athletic award his senior year in 1974. He was also awarded an athletic scholarship to attend Itasca Community College, competing on both the wrestling team and football teams.

Randy was a self-taught, skilled contractor and continued working on countless projects in and around Bayfield and Ashland counties in Wisconsin including Madeline Island until 2009. Baseball and soft ball were lifelong passions for Randy. He played with countless teams. Most noteablely, his interests in baseball lead him to an invitation to try out for the Duluth Dukes a northern minor league baseball team. He pitched both baseball and softball. Only after reaching 45 years old did he stopping pitching and he still continued to play until his health would not permit. Randy is known as the "fun uncle" by his nieces and nephews. Not only was he interested in tossing a softball, he's favorite thing to say was "we gotta go fishing" and would do so at every possible opportunity. He loved taking others with him to enjoy the water and the quiet of the lakes.

He is survived by Melissa Dardar, girlfriend; children Jennifer Ortiz (Joe), David Abrahamson (Holly) and Hannah Lewis; brother Daryl Abrahamson (Julie); sister Cyndy Tubbs (Paul); sister Teresa Carlson (Curt); sister in law Vickie Abrahamson, half-sister Darcy Brandenburg (Tad Ericson), half-sister Debra Brandenburg and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, Archie Abrahamson, Anita (Ryberg) Abrahamson, brother, Steven Abrahamson, half-brother, Von Brandenburg and grandparents.

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