Submitted by Dave D.
President of the club
Randy Feyereisn
September 17, 1957 — February 9, 2026
Randy Feyereisn, age 68 of Faribault, MN, died on Monday,
February 9, 2026, due to injuries sustained while snowmobiling
near Cable, WI.
Randy Lynn, the son of Leonard Feyereisn and Ardith Young was
born on September 17, 1957, in Honolulu, HI while his father was
stationed there with the U.S. Army. He was very proud to tell people
he was born in Hawaii. He attended Faribault Senior High School
and graduated with the class of 1975. Following high school Randy
attended RCTC and earned his associate’s degree in engineering
and drafting. On April 19, 1980, he was united in marriage to Lynn
Bjorklund at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault. Randy
began his working career at Nutting Truck & Caster, then moved to
Crown Cork & Seal before starting a 40-year career at Mercury
Minnesota as an Engineer, retiring in 2023.
Randy loved being outdoors and loved snowmobiling. He was
currently President of the Faribo Sno-Go Club and had been for
many years. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his family and
friends, 4-wheeling, especially in Idaho, classic cars, playing softball
in his younger years and was famous for his maple syrup,
raspberries and homemade caramels. Randy was also a member of
the Faribault Rifle and Pistol Club. His pride and joy were his
grandchildren and he never missed any of their games or events.
They called him Papa Randy. He loved making them pancakes and
having extras that he could send home with them.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn Feyereisn; by his sons, John (Erica)
Feyereisn and Joseph Feyereisn and fiancé Stephanie Brockman; by
six grandchildren, Peytyn, Ashlyn, Adelyn, Jasper, Natalee and
Isabella; by his father, Leonard Feyereisn; by his siblings, Sue
(Gerry) Hunt and Jim Feyereisn; by his stepbrother, Chris Vlasek
and by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Tributes
We lost a great one, our condolences are with Lynn and all
of his family and friends.
Randy has been a member of the Faribo Sno-Go Club for over 45 years.
He headed up our radar run/races on Cannon Lake and vintage shows we
had in conjunction with the Faribault Winterfest. He was the ultimate sled
head! He would talk your arm off about anything related to snowmobiling or
ATVs. Randy was also known to tinker with clutching, carburetors or
anything to make sleds or ATVs run better or faster. He was a great
advocate for the Faribo Sno-Go Club and snowmobiling!
He will truly be missed!! Randy, you can snowmobile on forever! Until we
meet again.
Larry Shepherd
Ironically, I was actually on a snowmobile trip up in the UP of Michigan when I
received word that Randy had sadly left us to go meet God and our Lord Jesus
Christ up in heaven. As my trip went on and the miles piled up I had lots of time
to reminisce about all the great conversations that I’d had with Randy over the
years and it made me smile. I met Randy some 25 years ago when I joined the
Faribault SnoGo club. As I rapidly learned by talking to him he knew anything
and everything about snowmobiles and he damn well made sure you knew it too
because it was hard for a guy to get a word in edgewise, lol! If there was a heart
and soul of our club it was probably Randy. He set up and ran the radar runs out
at Cannon lake for years and years, he was our president more times than I can
even remember and he was involved in just about every aspect of the club for
more than four decades. I know that Randy was a hard worker, a good provider
and family meant everything to him. He married a beautiful woman and raised a
wonderful family. He was responsible with the family money but he always made
sure that there was some left over for family fun. Randy loved anything with an
internal combustion engine, cars, motorcycles , four wheelers and even lawn
mowers but I believe most of all it was snowmobiles. We lost him way too soon
but in a strange way it makes me happy that he died doing something that he
truly loved! Jesus said in the bible that “in my father’s house are many mansions
and I will go forth and prepare one for you.” I’d like to think that Randy’s mansion
is a large and cozy log cabin with a huge fireplace up in the hills surrounded by
millions of miles of snowmobile trails through the forests of heaven. I’d like to
think that as soon as God met Randy face to face he made it start snowing and
gave him a brand new Polaris to ride those trails. Randy I’ll miss you for the rest
of my days but I will ride with you again my friend, just not too soon buddy, oh
and save me a spot in your cabin. Then you can start talking my ears off once
again and I’ll be more than happy to listen for all of eternity. God bless you
Randy, or as I like to think of you… Mr. Snowmobile. And Randy, don’t rest in
peace… ride, ride, ride!
Tim Taylor
MnUSA Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session
1. The MnUSA Legislator’s Reception is Monday March 9, 2026, 4:30pm-7:30pm at the
Capitol Ridge Event Center 161 St Anthony Ave St Paul, MN 55103. We are all requested
to invite our Senator and Representative. I will invite Sen Jasinski to attend. He likes
snowmobilers so he normally attends and looks for someone from his District to talk to. I
(Larry Shepherd) do plan on attending and I have 3 open seats for anyone that wants to
come along. The hors d’oeuvres they serve is enough for the evening meal and are
good!!
● Sales Tax Exemption for grooming material, equipment and trail work.
(Unfortunately, this was not included in the final Omnibus bill last session.)
● Winter user License plate – Board of Directors voted to try to get a license plate
approved by allowing a joint venture with the MN Coalition of Lakeshore
Association and Clean Water Coalition.
● Protect the Dedicated Fund and Gas Tax
● DNR Policy Bill Fraud Provisions re: Snowmobile Licenses and Artificial
Intelligence. (Some of these languages may change on final bill).
2. Club Meeting March 10, 2026
3. Spring Workshop – April 17-19, 2026 at Wyndham Garden, Otsego
4. July 9 – 13, Region 2 will be hosting the 2026 Summer Camp Out!
Trails Inn Quadna Mountain
Motel and RV Campground
100 Quadna Mtn Rd
Hill City, MN 55748
15% Discount for bookings before March 15th!
RESERVE A SPOT
RV camping and motel rooms both available!
5. Fall Workshop – Region 9, October 23-25, 2026, Holiday Inn, Alexandria
Trail News
Shout out to Jerry Melchert for grooming the state trail in February Jerry worked 12
plus hours and had to unhook the drag a bunch of times to assure that he could get
through the trail. A second shout out to Alex Manz and Jerry Melchert for the work on
the snow pusher they fabricated. Jerry was very happy with how it worked. As always
thanks to all for doing the Club’s work.
New Business
The Board will be electing a president per our By-Laws, Article V – “In the event of a vacancy
in any one of the officers of said club the same shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board
of Directors. The said duly elected officer shall serve only for the unexpired term of the
position vacant.”
***We need someone to come forward and volunteer to maintain our Club
House. It should only take an hour or two of your time weekly. ***
HUGE THANKS TO:
Donations were received from Eddie and Phyliss DeGrood in the
amount of $100, Eddie states “I have ridden the trails for many years and
appreciate all that the club does”
Club Member Dues
The club currently has 61 members.
Thank you to all who have renewed their dues.
Faribo Sno-Go Dues are $45 Per Year. You can mail your dues to: Faribo Sno-Go
Club, PO Box 153, Faribault, MN 55021 or go to our website and join or renew your
membership. www.sno-go.org.
Next Monthly Club Meeting Tuesday March 10, 20266:30
p.m. – At the Club House, 839 30th St NW, Faribault.
All members and prospective members are welcome to attend.
Keep up to date on events and meeting times by following us at:
www.sno-go.org , Facebook: Faribo Sno-Go Club
2025-2026 Executive Board and Board Members
Officers
President – Vacant
Secretary – Emily Velishek
Publicity – Dave DeGrood
Vice President – Larry Shepherd
Treasurer – Shane DeGrood
Trail Administrator – Tony Balata
Membership – Travis Beaupre
Past President – Earl Graham
Board of Directors:
Jerry Velishek
Nate Shaw
Mark Gillen
Rick Bartness
Kurt Kluzak
Mike DeGrood
Please Support our Groomer Display Business Donors!!
Channel Inn
Harry Browns Automotive Center
Met-Con
Steele County Trail Association
Tri Lakes Sportsmen’s Club
Bauer’s Southside Liquors
R.C. Bliss Faribault
Community CO-OP Oil Assn
LaCanne’s Marine
The Lodge on Lake Mazaska
Apple Creek Orchard
Faribo Insurance – Dean Quinnell
Kenyon Snowdrifters
Velishek Auto Sales
Toy Box Saloon Kilkenny
Design Specialties
Grandma’s Lakeside Resort
Knish Kustomz Automotive Upholstery
Sette Sports Center
Reliance Bank
Southern Shores Dock & Lift
State Bank of Faribault
Shepherd’s Automotive (Justin & Jenny)
Tom’s Lock and Key
Sakatah Trail Sno-Cruisers
Sammon Trucking
Tom’s Pro Glass
Boonies Bar & Grill