June 3, 1964- Oct. 20, 2016
Born in Perry, Iowa, the son of Paul and Theresa Cushman. Graduated from Iowa State University in 1987 with a degree in software engineering.
Proceeded in death by Mother, Theresa Cushman. Survived by Father, Paul Cushman, former wife Denise Keiser Cushman, former wife Jane Ries Cushman, brother Shannon Cushman, sisters Angela Lewis and Melissa Pollock, and nieces and nephews. He ended his life on Oct. 20, 2016.
Family will be receiving visitors on Saturday November 5th from 2:00 to 3:00 with a memorial service to follow at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE.
I met Randy at Iowa State in 1982 through his roommate Dave. We soon became close friends and hung out together all through our college years. I was his Best Man at his wedding to Denise. Later, he was my Best Man at my wedding as well. I remember him rebuilding the carburetor in my TransAm. We both shared a love of cats and philosophical discussions. I truly regretted not being able to attend his wedding to Jane, but my Wife was in very poor health at the time and couldn’t travel or be left alone. Soon after, he and Jane came to Wisconsin to visit.
A little before they moved to Buffalo, our long conversations became shorter and less frequent, so I felt then that something was changing. A few years passed and soon my only communication were Holiday Cards from He and Jane at Christmas time. The last card told that he had divorced and moved back to Omaha. I truly wish that he had given me a way to contact him, as there is so much that I would have told him.
So sorry for the Cushman family loss. Praying Randy can be at peace along with the family. It will take some time
and some tears but hopefully understanding will come. Janine and I send our love for you healing.
Why Randy? I just don’t understand. I seen you smile often. I hurt for you.
Jane, a life taken too soon. We will always have our memories of Chinese take outs and game nights. We are here for you! Prayers to the family!