Randall Mark Frank

Randall “Randy” M. Frank, 63, Brokaw, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Randy was born January 24, 1963, to the late Henry “Hank” and Ruthelle (Wedepohl) Frank. He was a 1981 graduate of Wausau East High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Master’s Degree in Public Health and Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse.

After college, Randy developed a strong interest in staying healthy and maintaining his fitness, which led him to become an avid cyclist. Through his passion, he embarked on many incredible adventures, traveling to places like Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and other destinations around the world. He also enjoyed memorable trips out West with his sister Rochelle, where they explored nature together and discovered as many as 800 waterfalls.

Randy had a deep love for animals and gardening, a passion instilled in him by his parents that continued throughout his life. As a child, his family even raised bantam chickens as pets, and at one point, Randy had a pet chipmunk. He was also well known as a lead salesman for Rosemurgy and Ballweg Toyota.

Randy enjoyed spending time with his family at the cottage in Harrison Hill, where he could often be found reading, doing crossword puzzles, fishing, and swimming in the lake. He cherished the quiet moments spent relaxing and taking in the beautiful nature that surrounded him.

Randy is survived by his sisters, Rochelle Frank and Renae (Mitch) Butler; and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ruthelle Frank; and his grandparents, Elmer and Dorothea Wedepohl.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church – Wausau Campus, 2822 North 6th Street, Wausau, WI 54401. Pastor Jeffrey Mahnke will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and again on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service; all at the church. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park.

Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Aspirus Hospital and Dr. Patrick Allen and staff; Close Family and Friends – Pat and Russ Baumann, Melissa and John Krasowski Family and the dental staff, Kris (Butler) Mohr, Sandy and Norm Prouty, and Mikey Wedepohl, Mary Brieske, Jane Janke, and Dave Johnson.

Memorials may be directed to: St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Friends of Rib Mountain State Park to improve the trails or Monk Garden to improve garden growth, Vilas Park Zoo in Madison, WI.

Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Weston is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign the family guestbook at www.ascendweston.org.