Dr. John Hammond Randall Jr., age 90, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 23, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa, he was the only child of Dr. John H. Randall Sr. and Ruth Randall (Coffin). A titan in the field of medicine, a devoted family man, and a servant to his community and country, Dr. Randall's life was a testament to compassion, excellence, and unwavering dedication.

John's academic journey was marked by brilliance and determination. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa in just three years, graduating early to enroll in the University of Iowa Medical School. There, his focus and diligence earned him membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the U.S., and Alpha Omega Alpha, the prestigious national medical honor society. As president of his 1959 graduating class, he achieved the rank of salutatorian among 120 peers, earning his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. Tragically, one month before graduation, he lost his father, Dr. John H. Randall Sr., whom John was set to honor with a fourth "Teacher of the Year" award at the ceremony.

Following medical school, John pursued his internship, residency, and fellowship in Hematology and Allergy at Wisconsin General Hospital (now the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics) in Madison, Wisconsin, under the mentorship of the world-renowned Dr. Robert F. Schilling. He was also guided by medical luminaries Dr. Charles E. Reed and Dr. David Meyer, whose influence shaped his approach to patient care. In 1963, John moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he began his medical career in solo practice before co-founding the Beaumont Clinic in 1968 with three fellow physicians. At Beaumont, he earned a reputation as an exceptional listener and a gifted clinician, known for treating every patient with dignity and expertise.

John's commitment to service extended beyond medicine to his country. Drafted into the Army Medical Corps in 1966, he served as a Captain at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado, rising to Assistant Chief of Outpatient Clinics. There, he cared for Vietnam War veterans with compassion and skill, an experience that profoundly shaped his perspective. While in Denver, he became a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, earned board certification in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine-a rare distinction at the time-and joined the International Society of Internal Medicine and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Under Dr. Bergin's guidance, he also contributed to a Hematology Clinic for a year. Honorably discharged as a Major, John returned to Green Bay and the Beaumont Clinic, carrying with him a deepened sense of purpose.

The plight of Vietnam veterans struggling with substance abuse and limited access to care inspired John to found the Green Bay Free Clinic in 1971. This initiative ensured that impoverished individuals received the same high-quality medical care, dignity, and grace as those with affluence. To address addiction, he studied under Richard Chartier and became the medical director of a Transactional Analyst practice, helping countless individuals reclaim their lives. It was soon after this that he ventured into a solo practice of Internal Medicine that expanded 30 years prior to his retirement.

In 1975, John married Jeannie, the love of his life, a Physician Assistant, whom he met while working at Beaumont Clinic. Their shared passion for medicine strengthened their bond, and together they raised three children: Ann, Sean, and Christine. John and Jeannie's partnership was a cornerstone of his life, marked by mutual respect and a shared commitment to healing others. In his later years, as Jeannie courageously battled cancer, John embraced Roman Catholicism, finding solace and purpose in his faith. This spiritual journey led them to undertake pilgrimages to Rome and Croatia, deepening his connection to his beliefs.

Dr. John Hammond Randall Jr. is survived by his beloved children, Ann (Tommy) Martin, and Christine Randall, his grandchildren, Jackson, Ellese, and Madison, who brought him immense joy, and a wide circle of colleagues, patients, and friends whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie, his son Sean, and his parents, Dr. John H. Randall Sr. and Ruth Randall.

Friends and family will gather at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2771 Oakwood Dr., from 9am to 11am Friday, October 24; Memorial Mass to follow at 11am. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

John's legacy endures in the countless lives he healed, the institutions he built, and the love he shared with his family and community. His was a life well-lived, defined by service, compassion, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.