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2023
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Randy Gardner Obituary
Randy Gardner, 71, of Findlay, passed away March 6, 2023.
Randy was born Feb. 3, 1952, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, to the late James Gardner Jr. and Barbara (Brown) Withers.
Randy grew up in Findlay where he met his beloved wife, Connie (Aller), who he was married to for 43 years and was preceded in death by. They would have one son, Johnathan, of Lakewood. Randy and his family moved to Naples, Florida in 1979 where he worked in construction before returning to Findlay in 1993. He retired from Hearthside Foods, McComb. Randy was great with his hands and enjoyed spending time building things, fixing cars, and fishing with his dog, Max.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, with burial to follow immediately after at Maple Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Randy's name may be made to Hancock County Humane Society.
Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.
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