Ramondo ‘Doe’ Maurice Randle died Saturday, Oct.28, 2023, at his home. Born April 17, 1975, in Galesburg, Ill., he was the son of Linda Randle and Jeff Summers. He met the love of his life, Michele Deitrick, in 1995 and they married on May 22, 2004, in Burlington.
Doe was a merchandiser for Coca-Cola for 22 years. He was an assistant football coach at Burlington High School for the past 9 years and previously coached football for Galesburg High School. He was a Third-Degree Master Mason at the W.L. Darrow Masonic Lodge #10, in Galesburg, Ill. as well as a member of Elks Lodge #84, in Burlington.
He will forever be known as “world's best papa,” an amazing father, husband, brother, and friend. Everyone Doe knew will cherish his impact on their lives, either through friendship, mentorship, or love. He knew how to have fun and had the uncanny ability to be the life of any party and loved his music. He was a passionate football coach and a mentor to the young men that he coached. Doe was a loyal Illini and Dallas Cowboys fan. When you saw Doe, he always had a smile on his face and a large hug waiting for you. It was clear that Doe loved his friends and above all, his family and God.
Doe is survived by his wife, Michele Randle of Burlington, three children Taylor and Tristan of Burlington, and Darius Randle (Fiancé Christine Toft) of Canton, Ill. Eight grandchildren Tayvion, Treyson, Jayniah, Jeremiah, Dacia, Zayvion, Raelynn, and Aviahna. His mother Linda Randle of Galesburg, Ill.; his in-laws, Dana Johnston of Burlington, and Rick (Sandy) Johnston of Montrose. Two sisters Stephanie (Johnell Hunt) Beamon of Southaven, Miss, and Danielle Lewis of Galesburg. Two brothers, Quincy and Eugene Summers of Champaign, Ill. Two brothers-in-law Jeremy Deitrick and Dane (Brittany) Johnston of St. Louis. His uncles who were so important to him and more than just uncles, Calvin (Melody) Randle, Greg (Alison) Turner, and George (Cindy) Turner. His grandfather-in-law Dallas Johnston. Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Doe is reunited in heaven with his grandmother Vera Randle, father Jeff Summers, nephew Jason Lewis, father-in-law James “Jimmy-D” Deitrick, and Grandmothers-in-law Carol Paxton Hippe and Mary Lou Johnston.
Honoring his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held on Dec. 2, 2023, at the Burlington Gym from 4 to 7 p.m. Please wear your favorite Dallas Cowboys, Illini, Burlington Grayhounds, or Silver Streak gear. Doe would love that! A memorial has been established for his grandchildren’s education.