Randy Niemi

Randy Carl Niemi passed away April 27, 2019, doing one of the things he loved most, riding his four-wheeler, in Casper, WY. Randy was born on April 29, 1957 to Edward and Grace Niemi in Red Lodge, Montana. As a child, he enjoyed getting into mischief with his two older brothers, Neil and Larry. They worked hard with their dad on the ranch, though we aren't sure if he kept the cows in line or if they kept him in line. After high school, Randy decided to pursue a higher education. He obtained a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Wyoming in May, 1979. He promptly decided that he would not spend the rest of his life doing accounting work, so he got a job at Shorty's Autobody and then a summer job on the corrosion construction crew at Northern Gas Company in Laramie, WY. That "summer" job ended up lasting 39 years with the same assets and people through his whole career, making it from Northern Gas; to Northern Utilities and KN Energy in Riverton, WY; Rocky Mountain Natural Gas in Glenwood Springs, CO; Kinder Morgan, SourceGas, and Tallgrass Energy in Casper, WY. He left a trail of people behind him through his vast network of colleagues and industry partners that he preferred to call friends. Randy was married to Jill Long in 1985 and they had two daughters, Nikki and Kacy. Though this marriage didn't work out, they were able to successfully raise their daughters to adulthood. In 1994, Randy met Rita Palomino and they began dating. They were married on August 16, 1997, in Dubois, WY where two families became one. Nikki and Kacy gained sister Sashia and brother Michael and the four of them grew up together. As Randy's kids became adults, they started having children, and he discovered that being a grandpa was one of his life's greatest pleasures. He spent most of his off time going to sporting events, plays, school ceremonies and any other activities that his grandkids had. He was a staple in all of their lives and will be greatly missed. Aside from his family, Randy's favorite pastime was riding his ATV's. His need for speed was legendary and there were many warm spring afternoons you would find him riding the streets or the local ATV tracks. He shared this love of riding with his family and they made many memories with him on the trails, especially in his favorite place, Cooke City, MT. Everyone knew that when Randy was riding, Randy was happy, and those memories will forever warm our hearts. Randy had the warmest heart, always having time to stop and talk to anyone he knew. If you called and asked him for help, he would drop anything and be there for anyone. His light made the world a better place. Randy was preceded in death by his parents Edward Niemi and Grace Niemi. He is survived by the love of his life Rita, daughter Nikki Sims (Harrel), granddaughters Avril and Jade, grandson Gage, daughter Kacy Reishus (Nathan), grandson Mitchell and granddaughter Myla, daughter Sashia Patterson (Craig), grandsons Kolter, Treysan, and Gannon, and son Michael. His brothers Neil and Larry Niemi, parents in-law Filbert and Lupe Gonzales, and numerous cousins and in-laws.

Service

Monday, May 6, 2019 10:00am

Restoration Church (Casper)

411 S. Walsh Drive

CASPER, WY 82609