on September 4, 2018.
Randy was born in Houston on September 3, 1943, the second son to Joseph
Louis Deutsch, Jr., and Doris Smith Deutsch. Growing up in West University
Place, TX, Randy enjoyed boy scouting, as well as his many cherished hunting,
fishing, and boating tips with his father, brothers and sister. An avid swimmer,
he competed in many AAU swimming and diving competitions. He later played
football at Lamar High School. At Texas A&M University, he was a member of
the Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, and received his BS degree in 1966.
Shortly afterwards, he received an MS in Entomology, and a Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree there as well.
There was no greater advocate for both large and small animal husbandry
than Randy, which was personified in his 2012 book, Tips for Pet Owners of
Dogs & Cats, and was very well received. His 39 years as both a practicing
veterinarian, and later consultant for both Purina and Hill's pet food divisions,
touched the lives of countless ranchers, pet owners, colleagues and animal
lovers in general.
Randy was a loving and caring dad and granddad to his many children and
grandchildren, a kind and considerate brother, and a supportive friend and
confidant. Alt are so very saddened by his passing. He was preceded in death
by his parents, a sister Carol Deutsch who died in infancy, and older brother Joe
Deutsch, lll. Randy is survived by former wife, Mona Deutsch, and their four
sons: Darin and wife Kristie, Dustin and wife Michelle, Dixon, and Denton and
wife Traci, as well as former wife Amy Deutsch, and their son Michael and wife
Chandra. He is also survived by his brother Jerry and wife Denise, sister Carolyn
Barbadillo and husband Oscar, and five grandchildren: Kaitlyn Deutsch, Caleb
Deutsch, Ellyson Deutsch, Avery Deutsch, and Ashley Peer, as well as various
extended family members.
Additionally, sincerest gratitude is extended to Randy's intimate friend and
confidant, Athena Hogue, for the many years of love and friendship shown to
him.
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