Sheldon Richard Tate, age 76 of Randolph, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on May 3, 1948, in Marysville, the son of Bryan and Rosella (Sorell) Tate.  He graduated from Waterville High School in 1967.

Sheldon helped area farmers with their work and enjoyed tearing down barns and sheds for people.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Leiber of Bellevue, Nebraska and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parent and two brothers, Alvin Tate and Jimmy Tate.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Monica and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Blue Rapids.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church.  Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.

Memorials may be made to the St. Monica and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and left in care of the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home, P.O. Box 61 Waterville, KS 66548.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.