Obituary of Randy Biswell

Randy Biswell died on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home in Windsor, Maine.  He was 79.  Randy was born in Ethel, Missouri on July 21, 1945, to Susan (Strouse) Biswell and Omer Henry Biswell. 

Randy is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Lydia Jean (Rogers); his sons, Robert and Todd; his grandchildren, Korbyn, Haleigh, and great-granddaughter, Renee, all of Windsor, ME; sister Carol and husband, Rev. Ralph Peters of Chanute, KS; brother Henry and his wife, Laura of Ethel, MO; sister Janey and husband Jim Stallo, of Brookfield, MO; and many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Jonathan.

Randy retired as a truck driver for Hannaford Trucking.  He earned awards for nearly 2,000 miles of accident-free driving.  He served in the Army as an SP4 and earned a National Defense Service Medal and an award as Marksman M-16. There he met Allen Rogers, a friend and future brother-in-law.

Randy liked solitary activities and small group get-togethers. He introduced us to Missouri fried pork sandwiches, strawberry shortcake with pie crust rounds, and mashed potato salad. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking (made beautiful furniture), watching NASCAR races, finding unusual solutions to problems, and keeping the wood fires burning. Hunting season became a lovely walk in the woods carrying a gun, with his friend Dicky Young and fishing was a chance for them to sit in a boat and later tell tales of the huge fish they released. He drove the trails in his Gator with his trusty granddog Dyson at his side.

We give our sincere gratitude to the staff at the Togus Veterans’ Hospital, especially for the concern and caring of Dr. Jeong Lee, Oncologist, and of the staff of Beacon Hospice, especially our regular nurse, Heather Hopkins, who made this journey as peaceful and comfortable as possible for Randy and his family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast.  A Celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please enjoy a beverage of your choice with a family member or friend or give to a charity of your choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared to with the family at www.directcremationofmaine.com