Randall Lynn Pedersen, 75, of Salina, passed away surrounded by those who loved him on October 8, 2025. He was born in Salina, Kansas, to Melvin Sr. and Velma (Weathers) Pedersen.
Randall married Toni Dunkel on July 26, 1970, in Salina. He graduated from Salina High School in 1968.
Randall and Toni were the proud owners of R&R Enterprises and RanTon Specialties, enjoying many years working side by side. Randall loved traveling to Waynoka, Oklahoma with Toni, Chris, and Friends, to camp and drive through the sand dunes. Randall also raced at Salina Speedway in the mini stock for years, and dwarf cars across Kansas and Missouri. He helped support other racers and especially enjoyed helping with mini sprints, dirt bikes and ATVs. Following Randall’s passion for racing he also raced R.C. cars. Randall enjoyed tinkering with motorcycles, four-wheelers, and anything with a motor. He also had a deep love for classic cars—owning several vintage models—and attended every car show he could. Later in life, his family would push his wheelchair from car to car, making sure he could take photos from every angle and spend time talking with the owners for hours.
In recent years, Randall began playing online games, sparking a new passion and leading to many new friendships around the world.
Randall was preceded in death by his wife Toni Diane (Dunkel) Pedersen and his parents Melvin Sr. and Velma Pedersen.
He is survived by his brother Melvin Jr. (Georgiann) Pedersen; Randy’s chosen son Chris Humphries (Christy Fox); and an abundance of cousins.
Randall will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday October 17, 2025, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, KS. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday October 18, 2025, at Roselawn Cemetery, Salina, KS.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kansas Society of Crippled Children or the Kansas Motorcycle Museum, Marquette KS.