Randall Kent Mietzner
Randall Kent Mietzner was born on January 26, 1951 in Wendell, ID. He died February 23, 2024 of multisystem failure to thrive following a neck injury that occurred in June of 2023. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1969,playing varsity basketball there and at Wenatchee Valley College.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972, reaching the position of sonar technician third class, serving until 1978. After earning a bachelor's degree in business from EWU in 1980, he worked for 22 years as a systems analyst in the IT department at WSU. He played on numerous rec league basketball and softball teams in Whitman County. He retired in 2005 after developing a genetic eye condition. Lebar type 2 optic neuropathy, which left him legally blind. Randall got his first motorcycle in 1965, and joined the WetLeather motorcycle group in the 1990's where he was a frequent storyteller known as BlackBear. He also enjoyed cooking, baseball, science fiction, and listening to his radio. You can find several of his recipes posted on: https//www.wetleather.com/recipes/.
His parents preceded him in death: Everet (2017), Marian (2007).
He is survived by his daughters: Jennifer (Kevin) Showalter and Angela (Ryan) Largent, sisters: Kathleen (Alan) Clayton and Kristine Mietzner, five grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the following for their recent support; Pullman Regional Family Medicine and Palliative Care teams, Precious Elders and his dear friend Brenda Cox.
In lieu of lowers, consider donating to a local charity that supports victims of domestic violence.
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