Randy R. Murkins, 62, of Sioux City, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. A visitation will be held from 4-8 with family present form 6-8 on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.

Randy was born on May 1, 1954 in Sioux City, the son of Milton and June (Lupke) Murkins. He graduated from East High School in 1972. Randy married Mary Gerch on June 12, 1976 in Sioux City.

For part of his life, Randy worked for the State of Iowa. He also owned the Highlander Laundromat and owned a small lawn care and snow removal company. Randy enjoyed riding his Harley. He was a fan of antique cars, he liked going to car shows and traveling to car auctions with his boys. He loved watching his sons plays sports and spending time with friends and family. Currently, his grandchildren were the most important in his life.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; sons, Jason (Kelly) Murkins of Bellevue, NE, and Casey (Tara Gigaroa) of Sioux City; brothers, Terry (Barb) Murkins of Council Bluffs, Keith (Linda) Murkins of Sioux City, and Derek (Kelly) Murkins of Ft. Morgan, CO; grandchildren, Makenzie and Gavin Murkins; and mother-in-law, Margaret Gerch.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Layton Gerch; and brother-in-law, Terry Gerch.

Memorials may be directed to the family. The family asks that those attended the service are in casual dress.