A funeral will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 for 64-year-old Randy S. Brunkhorst of Ruma, Illinois, who passed away at 6:25 pm, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in rural Monroe County, Illinois.
He was born October 4, 1960 in Red Bud, Ill. to Leroy and Lois (nee Lepper) Brunkhorst. His father preceded him in death, his mother survives in Chester, Ill.
Randy married Sandra “Sandy” Juelfs on October 21, 1989, in Red Bud, Illinois; she preceded him in death on October 12, 2012.
Randy then married Gina Reinhold on July 4, 2023, in Ruma, Illinois; she survives.
He is also survived by two children: Josh (Heather) Brunkhorst of Red Bud and Nicole (Brett) Hale of Doniphan, Mo.; two step-daughters: Jessa Montroy and Jaydian Montroy (Chase Young) both of Ruma; a daughter in law: Maryanna Wienbroeer-Brunkhorst of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren: Kaliana, Kaisley, and Keegan Brunkhorst; two sisters: Cindy Brunkhorst of Chester and Rhonda Brunkhorst of Sparta, Ill.; fur babies: Harley David, Milo James, and Maddie Mae and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son: Todd Anthony Brunkhorst, a step-son: Alec Ninker; his in-laws: Gene and Shirley Juelfs, and two nieces: Kim and Beth Guebert.
He had worked for the teamsters in construction at Baxmeyer Construction for 10 years.
Randy attended Life Church X in Columbia, Illinois.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and deer hunting, but most of all, Randy loved spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois.
A funeral for 64-year-old Randy S. Brunkhorst of Ruma will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025
at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud. Claude Easter will officiate.
Memorials may be made to a college fund for his grandchildren.