Lawrence "Randy" Randall Zahnley

Lawrence R. “Randy” Zahnley, age 63, of Correctionville, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home in Correctionville, IA.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Correctionville with Rev. Dr. Eric Z. Sayonkon officiating.  A visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Correctionville with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. Burial will be at the Good Hope Cemetery of rural Correctionville.

Lawrence Randall Zahnley “Randy” was born April 8, 1960 in Iowa City, IA to Kermit and Rachel “Berneice” (Downing) Zahnley.  Randy lived most of his life in Correctionville, IA. He was a graduate of Eastwood High School – Class of 1979.

After Randy graduated high school, he earned his carpentry degree from Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, IA. Randy continued his education at Western Iowa Tech in Storm Lake, IA, where he earned his degree in electrical engineering. From there, Randy worked as an Assistant Manager for Siouxland Galvanizing for 30 years.

Once he retired from Siouxland Galvanizing, he continued to farm for seven years for many friends and family.

Randy was united in marriage to Neoma Rose Halligan on October 15, 1983, at the Grace United Methodist Church of Correctionville. They were blessed with one daughter, Sara Rose. Randy was a member of the Northwest Iowa Tractor Pullers (NITP) for 23 years, when he was in hot pursuit on the mini-rod with Moody Rudy and Homegrown. After the NITP,

he continued with the Iowa Central Antique Pullers (ICAP) for five years. Randy also loved hunting, fishing, golfing, spending time with family, and having a cold beer with anyone.

Randy is survived by their daughter, Sara Zahnley (fiancé Nicholas Wulf); two granddaughters, Dalyn and Naviah of Correctionville, IA. He is also survived by siblings, Wayne Zahnley of Correctionville, IA, Gene Zahnley of Correctionville, IA, Danny C. (Angie) Halligan of Brandon, IA, Rhonda Halligan of Sidney, NE, Vivian (Mike) Frerichs of Albion, NE, David (Becky) Halligan of Potter, NE, Doug (Cathy) Halligan of Ogallala, NE and many beloved family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Neoma Zahnley; parents Kermit Zahnley and Rachel “Berneice” Kroll; Danny and Toshiko (Sasaki) Halligan; a niece; a great-niece and many beloved family and friends.