Randall Mills Harsch (Randy) of Leavenworth passed away at KU Medical Center on May 9, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.

Randy was born in Billings, MT in 1950. He went to high school at Billings West and later attended Eastern Montana University, graduating in 1972. After graduation, he joined the military, and was stationed at many posts, including Tripler Medical Center in Hawaii, Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, and eventually Munson Military hospital in Leavenworth, KS. After leaving his military career as a medical technologist, he began working at the Leavenworth VA where he continued to work until his retirement in 2005.

Randy was an avid gardener and amateur meteorologist. He had a lifelong fascination with history that led him to travel to many historical sites across the world. At home, he enjoyed spending time with his family, and rooting for his favorite sports teams – the Chiefs and the Jayhawks.

Randy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Ann Harsch, of Leavenworth; his sister, Janice Fantz of Montana; his children; son Michael (Traci) and grandchildren Joshua, Tyler, and Allison; son Christopher (Jennifer); daughter Christina; daughter Krystle (Yuta); and son David Hawkins (Ivy) and grandchildren Sybil and Jonah.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ethel and Henry Harsch and brother, Phillip Harsch.

Memorial donation may be made in his honor to Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope Shelter and shelters providing for the homeless.

Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope

Homeless shelter in Leavenworth, Kansas

311 Kiowa St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Visitation will be Thursday May 18, 2023 from 5-7pm at Davis Funeral Chapel

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Joseph Parish on North Broadway on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:30am followed by interment at Mount Calvary in Lansing.