Randy Lee Hofland, 67, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on September 24, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Aldersgate Church, with Pastor Derek Baum and Pastor Mike Waldrop officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service at the church hall.
Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, at Aldersgate Church in Aberdeen, SD. A prayer service, including a time to share memories, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. Services will be recorded and uploaded to the website following the service.
Randy was born to Duane and Verona (Grimsrud) Hofland on March 29, 1957, in Veblen, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Veblen. This was the beginning of a very strong faith-filled life that was so important to him and his family. He attended the Veblen school and graduated in 1975. He participated in basketball, football, track, and was in the choir. Everyone always laughed about how he played the clarinet in the band. He attended South Dakota State University and was a proud Jackrabbit. He majored in agricultural engineering and loved sharing his many memories from his time at SDSU.
In November 1983, Randy met the love of his life, Cathy Post. They were married on March 2, 1985, at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. Their first daughter, Jessica Lee, was born in May 1986, and their second daughter, Erin Verona, was born in November 1988.
In 1984, Randy and his brother Rick started Hofland Engineering. For 40 years, they ran the business together successfully. Randy was so proud of the work he was able to do, and working with family meant so much to him. He met so many people at his different job sites that meant so much to him. He was grateful that the business was eventually turned over to two of the people that mattered to him most, Nick and Tony. One thing he often talked about was how lucky he was to work with his brother for all those years.
Everyone who knew Randy knew how much he loved Roy Lake. He continued spending time at the lake whenever he could and was famous for his grilled pork roasts, banter with Dustin, and making sure his garage was kept clean. One of his favorite accomplishments was building the cabin. He enlisted the help of anyone who was around him, willing or not. His daughters often joked that he couldn’t sit still and would find a project that everyone was expected to be enthusiastic about as well. Having the cabin meant a meeting place for all his family and helped him feel continually attached to his childhood roots.
Above all, the things that meant the most to Randy were his family. He and Cathy rarely did anything separately. They loved traveling together, and he especially loved Florida. He made many trips there with those he loved, including a surprise Disney trip with all his grandkids. Cathy was Randy’s world.
Randy loved his daughters beyond measure. He showed them a true example of what a father and husband should be and what to look for in their future partners. He was so proud to walk his girls down the aisle on their wedding day. Randy never had boys of his own but truly valued his sons-in-law.
When Randy’s grandchildren came into his life, he softened even more. He would come to the hospital or their house often, usually without warning. He loved seeing the boys participating in all their activities. If there was a sporting event, he and Cathy were there. Wednesday afternoons were the grandkids’ favorite. Randy would pick them up from school, take them for ice cream, and go home to play football in the yard with them. He loved having those boys after raising two daughters, but when Charlotte arrived, she was his little princess. He insisted she give him “mackers” anytime she walked by him.
Randy loved his Wednesday night supper groups. What started as parents following the Golden Eagles became life-long friendships. He left a mark on so many people as he followed his kids and grandkids. He always had advice from the stands and a fist bump after the game. He was truly larger than life.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of almost 40 years, Cathy of Aberdeen; his daughter Jessica (Scott) Norman and their children Easton, Hayden, and Charlotte; and his daughter Erin (Joei) Fiegler and their children Bo and Samuel; his mother Verona Hofland; his brother Rick (Cindy) Hofland and sister Dawn (Layton) Pederson; his brother-in-law Steve (Linda) Post and sister-in-law Deb Post; and nieces and nephews Dustin (Kristin) Hofland, Nick (Ashley) Hofland, Dani (Jake) Kleindl, Lee (Maddie) Pederson, Emily (Andrew) Puetz, Jeff (Heidi) Post, Jason (Jessica) Post, and Jennifer (Tony) Smith, as well as many great-nieces and great- nephews.
We know that Randy is up in heaven building things with his Dad, whom he loved and missed so much. Also preceding him in death are his mother-in-law Dorothy Post, father-in-law Gib Post, and brother-in-law Scott Post.
Randy’s family would like to thank Dr. Conklin, Chris Nelson, and the staff at Avera Oncology for their ongoing love and support. The compassion they showed Randy and his family during this difficult time will never be forgotten.
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