The Celebration of Life services of Randy K. Williams will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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Randy K. Williams, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 6:29 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident on US 30 near Warsaw in Kosciusko County.
On August 10, 1956, Randy Ken Williams was born in Fulton County to Earl E. “Gene” and Charlene Iris Jackson Williams. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two brothers, Rodney and Ryan. During his youth he and his brothers made many memories growing up with the Ball, Baird and Tam cousins near Fulton. In 1974, Randy was proud to be a member of the last class graduating from Mentone High School. He was a member of the MHS band and played the trumpet. Continuing his education at Ivy Tech, Ft. Wayne, he earned an associate's degree in electronics.
During his formative years, Randy developed a strong work ethic, with his brothers working on Uncle Doug's dairy farm. When they weren't on the farm, they could be found helping Uncle Bob at the fertilizer plant. Dedicated to Fulton Industries, Randy retired after 38 years when they closed the plant. His attendance was paramount as in almost 4 decades, missing less than 5 days. He was initially a machine operator and then later assigned as a manufacturing engineer. Retirement was not in Randy's vocabulary, A man of perpetual motion, he loved working for the City of Rochester as a project manager 11 years, helping make it a better place to live, work and play.
Randy and Denise Lorene Riddle were married on October 10, 1981, at the Whippoorwill Church. They have shared 45 years of life’s adventures. From their union came two handsome sons, Robert and Stephen. Another branch has been added to the family tree with the blessings of three grandchildren. As a student pilot, Randy and his instructor took Robert and Stephen on flights around Indiana to experience the thrill of flight and of course enjoy lunch at a special eatery.
At home, Randy took meticulous care of his yard and landscape. He was very pleased with his prize star-gazer lilies that annually grew to a giant 8 - 10 feet tall nearly touching the soffit.
Faith was a cornerstone of Randy's life as he faithfully attended and was married in the Whippoorwill Church. Over the years he and Denise attended the Burton-Richland Center United Methodist Churches and Sunrise Chapel of Plymouth. At Sunrise Chapel, he enjoyed being a member of the stage building crew for their theatrical productions. The Williams were presently attending Emmanuel Methodist Church in Culver. Both of them played integral roles supporting all the churches in a variety of capacities.
With a servant's heart, and a friend of youth, Randy was a past president and member of the Fulton County 4-H Fair Board for many years. He was a member of Rochester Elk's Lodge # 2120, and Newcastle Township Advisory Board. During his present tenure as Rochester's project manager, he represented the city on several boards making progressive moves to improve and enhance our town.
An American sportsman, Randy loved to hunt deer and turkey locally. His keen interest led him to hunting expeditions out west to New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado, usually hunting elk which he enjoyed. He was amidst the planning phase of a hunting party out west for the upcoming summer. Usually, he traveled with his hunting buddies Bob Kramer, Chuck Pocock Jr. and Buddy Wetzel. He and Chuck enjoyed many Canada goose hunts near Lake Manitou.
Papaw was Randy's most cherished title. A proud patriarch of the Williams family, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Teaching Ridge archery and hunting skills were the best of times making memories. He also oversaw the building and creation of the Grands 4-H projects. Papaw and Mamaw took the grandchildren on many adventures to the woods and around the farm to explore nature on their all-terrain vehicle. He adored them all as they were the joy of his life.
Randy is lovingly remembered by his wife, Denise, two sons, Stephen Williams, Robert Williams and wife Samantha; three grandchildren, Ridge, Ripley and Summit all of Rochester; two brothers, Rodney Williams and wife Lisa of Stacy, Minnesota, Ryan Williams and wife Amy of Akron; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Riddle and wife Judy, Duane Riddle and wife Donna; sister-in-law, Peggy Riddle and numerous nieces, nephews and special cousins.
Preceding Randy in death are his parents, Earl and Charlene Williams, his mother and father-in-law, Charles L. and Lola F. Riddle, brother-in-law, Douglas Riddle and great-nephew Owen Riddle.
On behalf of Randy, the Williams family wishes to thank the nurse on scene who gave care and consoled our mother and the grandchildren. We appreciate the fast thinking of the trash truck driver who quickly blocked the accident scene and gave mom a hug while keeping everyone safe. We also wish to thank the Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team, Sheriff's Department, Coroner's Office, Indiana State Police, Warsaw City Police and Warsaw Fire Department for their courteous and professional service.
A celebration of the life of Randy K. Williams will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastors Nathan McFee and Brian Sewell will officiate.
Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Monday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Fulton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fulton County 4-H Fair Association, PO Box 856, Rochester, IN 46975 or Legacy Christian Academy, 5282 N. Old US Highway 31, Rochester, IN 46975.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com .
