Randall Wendel

Randall “Otis” Wendel, 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

He was born on Jan. 26, 1964, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late John and Mary Ann (Fiely) Wendel.

Randy is survived by his partner of 22 years, Leslie Stewart; his daughters, Britany (Cory) Adams of Coldwater and Taylor (Travis) Flaute of St. Henry, Ohio; his grandchildren, Devyn, Dawson, Darcy and Riley; his siblings, Pam (David) Hicks, Gary (Margie) Wendel and Joyce (Dan) Wilker, all of Fort Recovery; a close cousin, Wanda Fields of St. Henry; his in-law, Court (Sue) Stewart of Steubenville, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by Leslie’s parents, Harry and Mary Jo Stewart.

Randy was a 1982 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He was a devoted businessman, working as a young boy for his father’s business, Wendel Poultry Service. Randy served as their vice president for many years.

He was an avid car enthusiast, which showed through his love of collecting classic cars.

Recently, Randy developed a passion for animals and had a small piece of land, which he referred to as “Pappy’s Ranch.” Randy enjoyed history and was a professional “storyteller.”

His biggest passion in life was his four grandchildren. They had his heart, and he will forever be their “Pappy.” Randy’s big heart is evident as his legacy will live on through the gracious gift of tissue donation. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Recovery. 

Guests may visit with Randy’s family on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, from 1 to 6 p.m. and again on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Fort Recovery Community Foundation, in care of the John and Mary Ann Wendel Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 52, Fort Recovery, OH 45846.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting brockmanboeckmanfh.com.