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Randy Lober

Floyd “Randy” Lober passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Bronson Hospital from complications of pancreatic cancer, with his loved ones by his side.

He was born September 15, 1949 at Bronson Hospital to Floyd and Ileta Lober. He graduated with the Otsego High School class of 1968. He proudly served his country for 2 years in the U.S. Army. Randy was the telephone man, retiring from Verizon after 32 years.

He was a member of South Kent Sportsman Club, Southwest Michigan Gun Club, Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. Randy was a match director for 30 years with the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association and was the former state champion for .22 cal and big bore. In 1971 he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Bronson who survives.

Also left to mourn are his sister, Shirley (Charles) Rumpf; brother, Leslie Lober; sister-in-law, Sherri Bronson; beloved nieces and nephews, Scott (Chrystal) Fris, Joe (Kecia) Bronson, Sarah (Chris) Lake, Wilhelm, Georg (Kelley) and Sigmund Rumpf; several great-nieces and great-nephews and his hunting companion Tobey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sandy Fris.

As he wished, cremation has taken place.

Friends may visit with Randy’s family from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.

In accordance with covid -19 guidelines a limit of 25 people at a time will be allowed and masks and social distancing will be required.

A private family memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., with Jeff Gilchrist officiating. For those unable to attend the service a live stream will be available for viewing here:

https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1132275

Contributions in memory of Randy may be made to

Wings of Hope Hospice

or Otsego Historical Society.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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Nyla Merrill

April 13, 2021 at 1:07 pm

Few men are as kind, committed to his family and friends, reliable, of great integrity, as Randy Lober. Few men have I had more respect for from the time we were childrenr through all these years. There is a huge hole in our hearts. I am envisioning the joyful reunion in heaven this week. I hope our loved ones are enjoying a great game of golf on the heavenly course.

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Doug & Emilia Rex

April 13, 2021 at 1:45 pm

Mary and family: Our deepest condolences. We pray that you are surrounded by God’s comforting love.

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Sherry Goodwin

April 13, 2021 at 1:58 pm

Mary——Kirby and I are grieving for you and the family. Randy lived his life with honesty, honor and integrity—a truly good man. I always joked that he was my favorite brother-in-law—and he had NOT been my brother-in-law for over four decades.

Once Randy retired, not being one to allow grass to grow under his feet , he began working for me part time. I quickly came to depend on him and he was instrumental in keeping me in business my last few years. His memory will always be a blessing to both of us.

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Sue Lindsey

April 13, 2021 at 2:15 pm

So sorry to hear of Randys passing, Mary. He will be greatly missed by us all….such a great guy….God has gained a special person in his army of angels ! Keep the memories close…and always remember your friends are here for you! Love and hugs to you my dear friend !..❤

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Michael & Linda Stone

April 13, 2021 at 2:32 pm

Randy and I grew up together as he lived on Grant Street and I lived on West Orleans. Randy and I, along with several of the other boys in our neighborhood had a lot of fun together. He lived next to what used to be Sugar Bowl “Hill”, before it was totally filled in and where we used to go sledding during the winter months. Our heart felt sympathy, along with our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Rest In Peace, my friend.

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Tim and Marcia Quigley

April 13, 2021 at 3:10 pm

Dear Mary and Family,

Tim and I are so very sad to hear of Randy’s passing. He was always so nice to us, he always had a big smile for everyone he met. Please cherish your memories! He is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you!

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Jo Jackson

April 13, 2021 at 3:17 pm

Mary, we have become so close in this last year and yet there still are no words I can say that will make this better for you. Randy was so good to Duke and I will never forget that. I wish I could have done more for him. I hope Duke was waiting for him with a bag of golf clubs and they are doing what they both loved to do! Rest In Peace Randy, we will miss you!

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Paula (knowles) Beard

April 13, 2021 at 3:21 pm

Mary, I am so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He was always so kind to everyone.

Remember all the memories you both created and the friends will surround you with comfort!

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Doug and Cathy Fritz

April 13, 2021 at 4:06 pm

Doug and Cathy Fritz So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. “ Here we are an’t we great we’re the class of 68 “

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Greg A.

April 13, 2021 at 4:26 pm

Mary,

please take some measure of solace knowing Randy sits at the feet of our Lord and savior, and he has touched the face of God. Randy was one of the kindest, most thoughtful men I have ever known, while retaining a wit with that Randy smile.

We all will have a hole in our hearts for the rest of our days, but nothing compared to the loss you must feel after 50 years of marriage to Randy. Watching the unwavering commitment and love you two had for one another remains a comfort to the rest of us knowing you could not have been more loved and cherished then you are by Randy. May the Good Lord watch over you in the coming days and provide his loving comfort to your heart and soul.

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Thomas Campbell / Jan Jones

April 13, 2021 at 4:31 pm

The world has lost a nice man. Randy always had a kind word and gentle heart to all he meet. All our prayers go to his family.

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Dave tice

April 13, 2021 at 4:52 pm

Sorry for your lost Mary……Dave and Kathi Tice

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Ro Mante

April 13, 2021 at 4:57 pm

My deepest condolences to Aunt Mary and the rest of her family. I am blessed to have called Randy my uncle. He was incredibly kind and supportive and will truly be missed.

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Sarah (Sadie) Volker-Clemens

April 13, 2021 at 5:14 pm

May loving memories help to bring you all comfort and peace in the coming days. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Dan Orris

April 13, 2021 at 5:37 pm

We were cousins but more than that we were friends. We shared a lot of good times together. This PBR toast is to you Randy -one hell of a man.

May peace be with you. Love you Buddy,

Dan

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Audrey (John) Neese

April 13, 2021 at 5:54 pm

So sorry to hear Mary. My heart and prayers are with you.

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Joan Walters

April 13, 2021 at 6:09 pm

Mary

So sad to hear of Randy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joan

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Brian DeDoes

April 13, 2021 at 6:39 pm

Known Randy from golf briefly in some golf league at shamrock hills he sure loved life and was very exciting to be around my condolences to the family and thanks for serving our country Randy!

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Nancy Orris

April 13, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Loved it when cousins Randy and Mary (and Champ, Scout, and Toby) came to visit us when we were younger – he and my Dad would talk about their “good old days”, running the roads, raising heck at the Cooper Tavern…They never gave specifics, just exchanged those mischievous glances!

They just don’t make guys like Randy anymore – proud, full of honor and integrity – the same stubborn “Lober blood” that runs through my Dad. The world needs more Randy Lobers!

We will miss you, cousin Randy!

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kathleen I tice

April 13, 2021 at 7:14 pm

sorry for your loss Mary…… Dave and Kathi Tice

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Craig Warren

April 13, 2021 at 8:42 pm

Wow, this hits pretty close to home. Thought Randy had it beaten back for awhile. So very sorry to hear this. Will miss that smile and that down to earth attitude. Prayers to Mary.

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Darl and Joyce Gilliland

April 13, 2021 at 8:56 pm

Sending our love and sincerest sympathy to all of Randy’s family ♥️

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Darl & Joyce Gilliland

April 13, 2021 at 9:02 pm

Sending our love and sincerest sympathies to Randy’s family and close friends. We were neighbors growing up and had so much fun sliding down Sugar Bowl Hill. Randy was such a gentle man and will be greatly missed.

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Judith Hiemstra-Bronson

April 13, 2021 at 9:55 pm

Mary, so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. I know he fought hard to stay with us as long as possible. Randy was a kind, patient and caring man. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends. May God provide you with strength and comfort.

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Ken Coburn

April 13, 2021 at 10:12 pm

So sorry for your loss of Randy. He was a very kind man, l knew him best from our teen years growing up. He was friends with my brother and I tag along. I will keep those memories forever. I will keep the family in my prayers.

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Sherry Hanson

April 13, 2021 at 10:35 pm

Our class has lost another great guy . My thoughts and prayers for you Mary . I don’t know if I’ve ever met a kinder man – I always loved the twinkle in his eyes – he will be missed by all who knew him.

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Ron Strater

April 14, 2021 at 7:44 am

This is sad to hear. Randy was a good guy and a great teammate.

You have my sympathy.

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David Howrigon

April 14, 2021 at 8:31 am

So sorry to hear about Randy , he will truly be missed . Praying for peace and comfort .

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Al and Betty LaCoss

April 14, 2021 at 8:58 am

Our hearts aches for you. Randy is and was an inspiration to us. His unselfish commitment to his friends in need inspires us to do the same. The world was a better place with him in it.

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Charley & Natalie McKelvy

April 14, 2021 at 9:57 am

We were blessed to have known Randy since 1989. I was especially honored to have taken him to his last Tigers game, on September 26, 2019. It was truly a golden, fall day with Randy. And, yes, he absolutely insisted on driving both ways, and he handled Detroit traffic like the true pro he was. We are so glad to have known you, Randy.

Charley & Natalie McKelvy

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Marcia Kenney

April 14, 2021 at 11:13 am

Mary, I didn’t know Randy that well personally, however, I knew him through you! In all the years we knew each other at work and the years since, I have never heard a unkind word spoken about your husband! You were always loyal, kind and loving toward him!! You chose well all those years ago and he did too!! Love you, my friend

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Susan (Jerrett) and Tom Sawasky

April 14, 2021 at 1:39 pm

Mary, I am very saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. He was always such a gentleman and a good friend. The class of ’68 has lost too many great people far too early. We really enjoyed seeing you both at the 50th class reunion and going out for breakfast the following morning. I know you have so many wonderful memories. Keep those memories close! He is now a wonderful Angel!

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mike and diane secondi

April 14, 2021 at 4:12 pm

we were so close growing up like brothers our fathers were best friends such wonderful memories… i am heartbroken to hear this news.. our prayers are with randy mary and family….

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Tom and Pam Lewis

April 14, 2021 at 5:26 pm

So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He was such a kind, gentle soul and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary.

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Dennis Hiemstra

April 14, 2021 at 5:50 pm

Mary and family, so sorry for your loss. We all lost a Good guy.

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Steve Byers

April 14, 2021 at 6:42 pm

Known Randy for years……sometimes called him Randy, sometimes Floyd….

And occasionally Lober…..one night after a few beers I called him Flober. It stuck with him…we all had a chuckle.

We had many common interests and made lots of memories thru the years…

Randy, you will not be forgotten….

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Bob Miles

April 14, 2021 at 8:26 pm

Randy’s family- sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. I coached Randy in football and he was a hard worker and an excellent teammate. Randy was one of my favorite players and a super person. My last contact with Randy was on the golf course when I had the pleasure of spending the day riding with him in the same golf cart, it was a great day. Randy will be missed.

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David Campbell

April 14, 2021 at 8:28 pm

He loved saying “Hey Cuz” when we would greet each other. He was married to my cousin but in our hearts he knew we were cousins too. Thoughts and prayers, David, Arlene, Sarah, Carly, Mary, and Laura.

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mike dwyer

April 15, 2021 at 6:40 am

randy was a great co-worker, always enjoyed being around him, mike and jill dwyer

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Katelyn Spreitzer Linn

April 15, 2021 at 8:56 pm

Mary,

I was truly sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He was such a kind and friendly man. I am glad I got to know him, even in the smallest of ways. I’ll always remember him coming in with a smile!

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Billy Shearer

April 16, 2021 at 8:02 am

Mary and family: I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. Randy was one of the good guys and always went out of his way to say hi. He will be greatly missed and we pray for peace in your hearts. RIP Randy!

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Roger (and Sandra) Bloom

April 16, 2021 at 9:54 am

Mary, can’t tell you the heartbreak knowing that Randy is no longer with us. He was probably was the most honest, kind and caring person that I have ever known. He always told me that he was so blessed to have such good friends. That fact was that that we were surely the ones blessed to have him as a friend. He is truly my brother from another mother. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

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Howard Kriss

April 16, 2021 at 10:31 am

Mary, family and friends, I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Floyd was always welcoming and friendly whenever I came to shoot at SKSC. I’m sure he’ll be missed by many. RIP Randy

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Pamela Gray Scherer

April 16, 2021 at 5:51 pm

So very sorry you had to give Randy up. He left way to early. I know your head says he’s just “over the hill” but your heart feels truly broken. It’s so terribly difficult to give up the ones we love. Holding you close Mary.

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Bobby Sullivan

April 17, 2021 at 8:36 pm

Randy will always be my best friend.

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Jaime & Mary L. Hinojosa

April 17, 2021 at 9:45 pm

Mary Know that Randy is in a better place now. He will be missed by all who knew him. Stay strong Mary, Randy would want you too. Mary and I are praying for you and your family. His absence will surely leave a sense of emptiness at shooting ranges all over. God Bless You. Jaime & Mary

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Clare and Rick Townsel

April 19, 2021 at 2:54 pm

Oh Mary, family, friends, and loved ones…

My heart is filled with sadness for the loss of your soulmate, but my heart is filled with Joy knowing you will be together again because of our Lord and Savior. I’m free, I’m free indeed no more sorrow, no more pain! Our prayers of comfort are with you!

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Patricia Newbauer

April 20, 2021 at 6:56 pm

Dear Mary. So sorry to learn of Randy’s passing. So difficult to lose those we love so dearly, especially your partner of so many years. Thinking of you during this so very difficult passage and hoping that the love and sport of those who loved him too will provide some comfort and solace in the days to come. With heartfelt sympathy….. Pat Newbauer

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Marcia ( Thompson ) Slusher

April 23, 2021 at 12:47 pm

Shirley so sorry for your loss. This is Marcia Thompson we lived behind you on Sherman St. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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