Randy L. Presar, 69

Randy L. Presar, 69, of rural Wapakoneta, died 9:50 p.m., Thurs. Feb. 2, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 14, 1953, in Lima, the son of the late Lee “Tater” & Helen (Harshbarger) Presar. On July 20, 1974, he married Debra L. Rickert, and she survives.

Other survivors include, 2 sons, Jeremy (Lauren) Presar, Wapakoneta, Todd (Courtney) Presar, Cincinnati, OH; 4 grandchildren, Bo & Brody Presar, Gage & Brynn Presar; siblings, Linda (Wilbur) Doseck, Joe (Judie) Presar, Pam (Joe) Wachauf, all of Wapakoneta; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Darla (Ken) Frame, Wapakoneta; numerous nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Phipps.

Randy retired in 2015 from G.A. Wintzer & Son, Wapakoneta, after over 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and a 1972 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He also had served as director of the Buckland Rec summer program. Randy’s memberships included the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445, Amvets, Post #333, and Brand’s Lake Fishing Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and in his younger years, playing slo-pitch softball. Randy was also an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds.he especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wed. Feb. 8, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial of his cremated remains will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m., Tues. Feb. 7, and 9-10 a.m., Wed. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to Wapakoneta Athletic Boosters. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.