Randy Newton

Randy Newton, 60, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at his home.

Randy's wishes were to be cremated. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Carson – Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden. For online obituaries and condolences please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

Randy Steve Newton was born on December 6, 1953, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Owen and Irma Lee (Baker) Newton. Randy graduated from Ogden High School in 1972. After high school he worked for Red's Foodland as a butcher.

On July 18, 2009, Randy was united in marriage to his wife, Erica.

Randy was employed by Ogden Municipal Utilities as head lineman from 1977 until 2000. He then worked construction for a couple of years before returning to Ogden Municipal Utilities as the head plant operator from 2003 to present.

Randy enjoyed NASCAR, and hanging out with his friends and family in the garage.

He is survived by his wife, Erica Fleming of Ogden, Iowa; five children, Bart Newton of Ogden, Iowa, Jeni Newton (Mike Manship) of State Center, Iowa, JoAnne Kirton of Ogden, Iowa, Amanda (Kyle) Mortensen of Ogden, Iowa, and Justin (Paige) Kirton of Boone, Iowa; four grandchildren, Hannah, Kinley, Nora and Embrie, as well as two grandchildren due to arrive in early 2015; his mother, Irma Lee Newton of Boone, Iowa; three brothers, Monty (Bonnie) Newton of Denver, Colorado, Alan (Gloria) Newton of Ham Lake, Minnesota, and John (Sherri) Newton of Newton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.