Randall "Randy" J. Gabrielson

Randall Jon “Randy” Gabrielson, age 61 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by loving family.  Randy was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota to Arnie and Mickey (Thorson) Gabrielson, the youngest of six children. Randy grew up in Austin and was a proud member of the 1981 Austin Packers boys basketball team that made it to the state championship game. After graduating high school, Randy attended Austin Community College and the University of Minnesota where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Communications.

He was united in marriage to Katey Krebs in Austin, Minnesota. Randy and Katey met while in high school together, and he became her biggest supporter and protector. The couple moved to Chicago, Illinois, before returning to the Twin Cities and finally making their home in Stillwater. Randy had a fierce love for Katey and they shared 34 amazing years together making wonderful memories that will be cherished.

Randy was proud of his almost 40 year career in the Insurance and Finance Industry, currently in the position of Senior Vice President at Allianz Life Financial Services. He had worked for several companies in the past, but Allianz Life truly felt like home to Randy, and his co-workers were like family. Randy cherished the opportunity to be a mentor for so many of his colleagues, and he possessed the ability to place others in the role or job position that helped them increase their skills to truly better themselves. Randy believed in building people up for the better good, not in tearing others down to get ahead. He was completely accepting of others and valued deep meaningful relationships.

Randy was an avid golfer and enjoyed following Minnesota’s sports teams, especially the Vikings. He had an appreciation for cars, and loved spending time on the St. Croix River playing the role of Boat Captain and entertaining with his amazing selection of 70s hits and karaoke songs. Randy was the favorite uncle among his nieces and nephews, and he was always willing to offer them advice. Randy’s credo in life: make good decisions and be curious.

Randy will remain in the hearts of his wife of 34 years Katey; siblings Susan (Scott) Bjerke, Mary (Scot) Jacobson, and Janny (Mark) Tansil; sisters-in-law Diane and Dawn Gabrielson; father-in-law Ronald Krebs; brothers-in-law Michael (Lesley) Krebs, and Mitchell (Shantel) Krebs; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arnie and Mickey; brothers Tim and Tom; mother-in-law Jeannine Krebs; and brothers-in-law Mark and Matt Krebs.

A Funeral Service for Randy will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Church of St. Michael’s, 611 3rd St S, Stillwater, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the church, prior to the service. A lunch will be held at the church hall afterward. For all that wish to gather, Randy’s life will continue to be celebrated beginning at 2:00 PM at the Bungalow Inn, 1151 Rivercrest Rd N, Lakeland, MN.

Randy's Funeral Service will be livestreamed through The Churches of St. Michael & St. Mary Youtube page. Click this link to find the livestream.

Memorials preferred to Tunnel to Towers Foundation .