Randy Schlacke

Randy Alan Schlacke, 64, of Prescott Valley, AZ was pronounced dead at his home April 24, 2022. A celebration of life service and reception will be held Saturday, September 24 at 11 a.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. Interment will be prior to sunset at the Waterville Lutheran Cemetery in Waterville.

He was born at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana July 14, 1957 to Ronald V. Schlacke of Waterville and Alice G. (Wacker) Schlacke of Waukon. He has one older sister and one younger brother.

Randy enjoyed working as a carpenter and was experienced in all phases of construction throughout his career. He completed a Specialized Associate Degree program from Hamilton Technical College, Davenport in Electronics Engineering Technology and he graduated from Falcon High School in Peyton, CO.

His love for animals was always apparent to others and he was fortunate to ride horses his family owned while living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during his childhood. He supported many animal welfare organizations which he admired.

Randy was single at the time of his death but was married three times during his life. He is survived by his sister, Peggy S. Knoll of Prescott, AZ; and his brother, Rusty A. Schlacke (Lori Riha), and four nieces (Taylor, Bailey, Riley and Kyler), all of Cedar Rapids.

Randy’s lifetime struggle with alcoholism was a major contributing factor to his cause of death and any monetary contributions can be made in his memory to organizations providing help to those who suffer from addictions.