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Randy Cole Obituary
Randy Cole, 64, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at The Heritage, Findlay.
He was born June 18, 1958, in Findlay, the son of the late Lyman and Minnie (Brewster) Cole. He married Tina Cramer on Oct. 19, 2002, and she preceded him in death April 30, 2021.
Randy's survivors include his stepson, Amos (Terra) Cramer of Findlay; two grandchildren; brothers, Larry (Sharon) Cole of Heath, Texas, and Doug (Denise) Cole and Jeff (Leah) Cole, both of Findlay; and sister, Peg (Gene) Margraf of McCuthenville.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Paul, David, Dan, and John "JC" Cole; and sisters, Nancy Diebley, Pat Kieffer, and Becky Themar.
Randy was a house and grounds keeper for various churches in the area, bowler, member of Hancock County Wood Carvers, formerly involved with the Special Olympics, and fan of "THE" Ohio State University, especially football.
Friends may call 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Randy's funeral will be 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Glen Hammons of Findlay First Assembly of God officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
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Lee Scott Teer
January 23, 2023
I played basketball with Randy at Blanchard Valley Workshop when we were younger. He was a good sport and a good friend.
Lee Teer
Peg bauman
January 17, 2023
Prayers for the Cole family went to school and we went to the movies so for the loss
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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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