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Randy Schobinger
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December 15, 1969 – August 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randy Schobinger, a cherished son, brother, uncle, friend, and dedicated public servant, who left us on August 13, 2024, at the age of 54. He passed peacefully at his home in Delano, Tennessee.
Randy was born on December 15, 1969, in Minot, North Dakota. He graduated from Dickinson High School in 1988, where he played football and baseball, showcasing his love for sports and competitive spirit. He continued his education at Minot State University, earning a degree in Economics.
For 15 years, Randy worked with dedication in the family moving and storage business in Minot North Dakota. In 2007, he moved to Arizona to join his brother and enjoy playing softball together – winning the Chandler, AZ city championship once and Tempe city championship twice. In 2009 he moved to East Tennessee where he settled into a new career in the insurance industry, where his hard work and commitment led to great success.
Randy was a passionate Tennessee Volunteers fan, a loyalty that began in the early 1990s. He celebrated their football national championship in 1998 and was thrilled to see their baseball team win the national championship in 2024. He rarely missed a game on TV, sharing his enthusiasm with those around him. Go Vols!
Randy’s political career was as dynamic as his personality. In 1994, while juggling two jobs and college, he turned a 1972 Toyota into a campaign vehicle and, against the odds, became the youngest State Senator in North Dakota’s history. He served in the Senate from 1994 to 2006, where he worked for lower taxes and to secure funding for important community projects. In 2016, he was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives, serving until 2024. Known for his innovative and spirited campaigning, Randy brought a unique energy to his public service.
Outside of his professional and political life, Randy’s adventurous spirit shone brightly in his participation in the famed “Tough Mudder” competitions. These challenging obstacle courses tested his physical and mental limits, but he embraced them with enthusiasm, inspiring others with his determination and resilience.
While everything written above were the things that served him to find professional success, it was his love of “porch sitting” with his sweet darlin’ Jenny, his dogs, family, and friends where he was content. He simply couldn’t get enough of old-time country music, and that spectacular view of Chilhowee Mountain from his front porch.
Randy is survived by his parents Charlotte Dempsey (John) and Jack Schobinger (Myra), his significant other Jenny Sauer, his siblings, Jay Schobinger (Sandra), Nancy Klatt (Delvin), Pat Schobinger (Terri), TJ Dempsey (Eunice), Tiffany Gaydos (Rob), Tara Johansen (Spencer), and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was a devoted family member, always ready with a smile and a helping hand. He was a fun-loving beacon of knowledge, passion, and principles to all that knew him.
The family will plan a celebration of Randy’s life at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor his memory and share stories of his remarkable journey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, a cause close to Randy’s heart.
Randy Schobinger’s legacy is one of service, determination, and a love for life. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who knew him.
“I did what I said I would do.” – Randy Schobinger
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135 years since the North Dakota Constitution was signed
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – This Saturday will mark 135 years since the North Dakota State Constitution was signed. The document still exists all these years later and resides in the state archives.
Sarah Walker from the State Archives is unshelving a piece of North Dakota history that has been a part of our state for 135 years, the State Constitution.
Walker said the Constitutional Convention which worked on this act met on July 4, 1889 and included the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Montana. She said it was here that they were able to establish their own statehood.
“75 men went to discuss what the laws should be for all of the states as well,” said Sarah Walker, head of reference services, at ND State Archives.
Walker said the men who went to the convention had a parade down the streets of Bismarck going to the territorial capitol building. She said they went in and established everything that North Dakota would become. Walker said there were a few things that didn’t go quite according to plan, one is not setting up the way a presidential election is voted on.
“In 1892, right before the first presidential election that North Dakota would be involved in, they had to call a special session. The Governor spoke to the people who came and said “just to let you know, the North Dakotans want you to make this as short as possible,” said Walker.
Walker said the State Constitution established all of our laws. However, she said many have changed over the years as articles can be amended when the legislature meets every two years.
“Laws are added, changed, adjusted every session, so I don’t have an exact count,” said Walker.
Although this document still exists all these years later, the public can’t just come and page through it. Walker said they have digitized the State Constitution for the public to view. She said they do try to display it from time to time.
“We have it stored in a cool space; temperature controlled. We monitor for humidity, and it’s always being looked after by staff,” said Walker.
As far as how the archives will preserve this document for the next 135 years, Walker said they will continue to be cautious with it.
Walker said an interesting fact that many wouldn’t know about the State Constitution is it was actually in the State Capitol building when it caught on fire in 1930. She said it was saved by the Secretary of State at the time, Robert Burn.
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