Randall Lee Mow
August 24, 1943 - May 14, 2009
Randall "Butch" Lee Mow, 65, of 314 Pontiac St., Rochester, passed away at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Randy was born in Washington, Ind., on August 24, 1943, the son of the late Herschel and Bernice L. Walters Mow.
As a father Randy taught his children, Christy, Greg and Gary, appreciation of music from an early age. Sometimes in the evening they would relax and sit around the kitchen table singing gospel and country while he accompanied them on guitar. They built on their experiences by performing at local churches and occasional opportunities for karaoke. He began his entertainment career locally with Art Burge and the Country Showman, a group that performed around northern Indiana.
In the early '80s after his children were grown, Randy struck out on his own and headed to Music City (Nashville) to pursue a lifelong dream. He had always loved the stage was into music and entertaining. He entertained as a solo act hitting the stage with his acoustical guitar and founded the company Mow Music Enterprises Inc. Sundial records then recorded his album, "A Time to Shine," and later a top 10 country music single, "Lookin' for a Baby to Rock." Taking his show on the road, Randy and son Gary created a custom mobile show stage complete with dressing room and living quarters. After more than 20 years, this entertainer, songwriter and musician returned to his hometown and family roots. Together he and the kids enjoyed a tradition established in the early years - frequent visits to Bruno's Pizzeria in Logansport. Even if Randy had already eaten, he was always up for a slice of Bruno's sausage pizza.
Randy also enjoyed restoration and competition with his 1992 black Chevy Silverado. He won first place in the 1967 - present class for trucks at the annual Red Hot Car, Truck and Cycle show hosted by the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club in 2008.
As a storyteller, Randy would always tell of accounts of the many people he'd met - some of them household personalities and big named stars that he'd chauffeured in his sleek black Cadillac stretch limousine, while he was in Nashville.
He is survived by a daughter, Christine Kneifel and husband Ken, Rochester; and two sons, Greg Mow and wife Lori, Rochester, and Gary Mow and wife Becky, Rochester. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randall "Butch" Mow will be at 3 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with the Rev. Junior Bose officiating. Friends may visit with the family from noon through the hour of service Saturday. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery northwest of Rochester.
Preferred memorials may be made to Grace Village Rehabilitation Center or the Kidney Foundation. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at [email protected].
August 24, 1943 - May 14, 2009
Randall "Butch" Lee Mow, 65, of 314 Pontiac St., Rochester, passed away at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Randy was born in Washington, Ind., on August 24, 1943, the son of the late Herschel and Bernice L. Walters Mow.
As a father Randy taught his children, Christy, Greg and Gary, appreciation of music from an early age. Sometimes in the evening they would relax and sit around the kitchen table singing gospel and country while he accompanied them on guitar. They built on their experiences by performing at local churches and occasional opportunities for karaoke. He began his entertainment career locally with Art Burge and the Country Showman, a group that performed around northern Indiana.
In the early '80s after his children were grown, Randy struck out on his own and headed to Music City (Nashville) to pursue a lifelong dream. He had always loved the stage was into music and entertaining. He entertained as a solo act hitting the stage with his acoustical guitar and founded the company Mow Music Enterprises Inc. Sundial records then recorded his album, "A Time to Shine," and later a top 10 country music single, "Lookin' for a Baby to Rock." Taking his show on the road, Randy and son Gary created a custom mobile show stage complete with dressing room and living quarters. After more than 20 years, this entertainer, songwriter and musician returned to his hometown and family roots. Together he and the kids enjoyed a tradition established in the early years - frequent visits to Bruno's Pizzeria in Logansport. Even if Randy had already eaten, he was always up for a slice of Bruno's sausage pizza.
Randy also enjoyed restoration and competition with his 1992 black Chevy Silverado. He won first place in the 1967 - present class for trucks at the annual Red Hot Car, Truck and Cycle show hosted by the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club in 2008.
As a storyteller, Randy would always tell of accounts of the many people he'd met - some of them household personalities and big named stars that he'd chauffeured in his sleek black Cadillac stretch limousine, while he was in Nashville.
He is survived by a daughter, Christine Kneifel and husband Ken, Rochester; and two sons, Greg Mow and wife Lori, Rochester, and Gary Mow and wife Becky, Rochester. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randall "Butch" Mow will be at 3 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with the Rev. Junior Bose officiating. Friends may visit with the family from noon through the hour of service Saturday. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery northwest of Rochester.
Preferred memorials may be made to Grace Village Rehabilitation Center or the Kidney Foundation. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at [email protected].
Randall Lee Mow
August 24, 1943 - May 14, 2009
Randall "Butch" Lee Mow, 65, of 314 Pontiac St., Rochester, passed away at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Randy was born in Washington, Ind., on August 24, 1943, the son of the late Herschel and Bernice L. Walters Mow.
As a father Randy taught his children, Christy, Greg and Gary, appreciation of music from an early age. Sometimes in the evening they would relax and sit around the kitchen table singing gospel and country while he accompanied them on guitar. They built on their experiences by performing at local churches and occasional opportunities for karaoke. He began his entertainment career locally with Art Burge and the Country Showman, a group that performed around northern Indiana.
In the early '80s after his children were grown, Randy struck out on his own and headed to Music City (Nashville) to pursue a lifelong dream. He had always loved the stage was into music and entertaining. He entertained as a solo act hitting the stage with his acoustical guitar and founded the company Mow Music Enterprises Inc. Sundial records then recorded his album, "A Time to Shine," and later a top 10 country music single, "Lookin' for a Baby to Rock." Taking his show on the road, Randy and son Gary created a custom mobile show stage complete with dressing room and living quarters. After more than 20 years, this entertainer, songwriter and musician returned to his hometown and family roots. Together he and the kids enjoyed a tradition established in the early years - frequent visits to Bruno's Pizzeria in Logansport. Even if Randy had already eaten, he was always up for a slice of Bruno's sausage pizza.
Randy also enjoyed restoration and competition with his 1992 black Chevy Silverado. He won first place in the 1967 - present class for trucks at the annual Red Hot Car, Truck and Cycle show hosted by the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club in 2008.
As a storyteller, Randy would always tell of accounts of the many people he'd met - some of them household personalities and big named stars that he'd chauffeured in his sleek black Cadillac stretch limousine, while he was in Nashville.
He is survived by a daughter, Christine Kneifel and husband Ken, Rochester; and two sons, Greg Mow and wife Lori, Rochester, and Gary Mow and wife Becky, Rochester. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randall "Butch" Mow will be at 3 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with the Rev. Junior Bose officiating. Friends may visit with the family from noon through the hour of service Saturday. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery northwest of Rochester.
Preferred memorials may be made to Grace Village Rehabilitation Center or the Kidney Foundation. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at [email protected].
August 24, 1943 - May 14, 2009
Randall "Butch" Lee Mow, 65, of 314 Pontiac St., Rochester, passed away at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Randy was born in Washington, Ind., on August 24, 1943, the son of the late Herschel and Bernice L. Walters Mow.
As a father Randy taught his children, Christy, Greg and Gary, appreciation of music from an early age. Sometimes in the evening they would relax and sit around the kitchen table singing gospel and country while he accompanied them on guitar. They built on their experiences by performing at local churches and occasional opportunities for karaoke. He began his entertainment career locally with Art Burge and the Country Showman, a group that performed around northern Indiana.
In the early '80s after his children were grown, Randy struck out on his own and headed to Music City (Nashville) to pursue a lifelong dream. He had always loved the stage was into music and entertaining. He entertained as a solo act hitting the stage with his acoustical guitar and founded the company Mow Music Enterprises Inc. Sundial records then recorded his album, "A Time to Shine," and later a top 10 country music single, "Lookin' for a Baby to Rock." Taking his show on the road, Randy and son Gary created a custom mobile show stage complete with dressing room and living quarters. After more than 20 years, this entertainer, songwriter and musician returned to his hometown and family roots. Together he and the kids enjoyed a tradition established in the early years - frequent visits to Bruno's Pizzeria in Logansport. Even if Randy had already eaten, he was always up for a slice of Bruno's sausage pizza.
Randy also enjoyed restoration and competition with his 1992 black Chevy Silverado. He won first place in the 1967 - present class for trucks at the annual Red Hot Car, Truck and Cycle show hosted by the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club in 2008.
As a storyteller, Randy would always tell of accounts of the many people he'd met - some of them household personalities and big named stars that he'd chauffeured in his sleek black Cadillac stretch limousine, while he was in Nashville.
He is survived by a daughter, Christine Kneifel and husband Ken, Rochester; and two sons, Greg Mow and wife Lori, Rochester, and Gary Mow and wife Becky, Rochester. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randall "Butch" Mow will be at 3 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with the Rev. Junior Bose officiating. Friends may visit with the family from noon through the hour of service Saturday. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery northwest of Rochester.
Preferred memorials may be made to Grace Village Rehabilitation Center or the Kidney Foundation. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at [email protected].
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