Gayle Dorothe (Bengston) Randall, age 80, passed away at her home on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Gayle was born in 1944 as the second of three daughters to Leonard & Hazelle "Zelle" Bengston in Grand Rapids, MN. Gayle attended schools in Grand Rapids and was a proud graduate of the GRHS Class of 1962. On June 25, 1962, Gayle married her high school sweetheart Jerome Randall in Alaska, where he was stationed in the US Army. After Jerry's discharge from the Army, the couple settled in Cohasset where they lived for more than 40 years, raising three children of their own and fostering many more.

Over the years, Gayle & Jerry enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with friends and family. They touched many childrens' lives through decades of service in foster care, crisis nursery, respite care and day care. In retirement, they enjoyed many winters in Texas where they formed friendships from across the country. She was proud of their children and their families and cherished every moment with their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gayle was preceded in death in 2021 by her husband of 60 years Jerry, her parents; brothers- and sisters-in-laws Paul Smith, Michael Anderson; Diane Randall, Tom Anderson, Mary Lee Anderson, Mike McBride, and Russ Cutting; nephews, Brad Smith and Steven Randall; and niece, Carolee Cutting.

She is survived by her children David (Nina) of Columbia, MO, Michael (Lisa) and Carolyn of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Sarah (Terry) Munroe of Raleigh, NC, Patrick of Deer River and Ashlee (Dan Sheedy) of Grand Rapids; step-grandson, Caleb Wilson in San Marcos, TX; great-grandchildren, Tara, Memphis, Sage, Daniel, Riley and Millie; former daughter-in-law, Heidi Thompson; sisters, Gwenn Smith of Deer River and Jean (Scott) Winter of Grand Rapids; in-laws, Rodney Randall, Karen Anderson, Dwight (Jane) Randall, Rene' Cutting, Dean (Molly) Randall, Delrae McBride, and Elwood "Tuffy" Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, July 8, 2024, from 10:00 until the 11:00 am Celebration of Life at Community Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, MN. Jerry & Gayle will be laid to rest at Itasca Calvary Cemetery in Grand Rapids.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Foster Love Closet or to the nonprofit of your choice.

Arrangements are with the Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.