Randall Carl "Randy" Dettmer
January 27, 1952 ~ November 10, 2021
Randall Carl “Randy” Dettmer, 69, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening November 10, 2021 at his home. He was born January 27, 1952 in Columbus to the late Carl Henry Dettmer and Helen Louise Meyer Dettmer. He married Rita J. Welmer on May 25, 1974 and she survives.
Randy was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church-Clifty and served for many years as a volunteer firefighter with Southwest Fire and Rescue. He graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1970 and served in the Indiana National Guard. Randy retired from Boyer Machine and Tool with over 32 years of service. He enjoyed camping, bowling, horses and cutting fire wood.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday November 14, 2021 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church-Clifty 6450 E. State Street with Pastor Douglas Bauman officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Randy to either Southwest Fire and Rescue or the Bartholomew County Humane Society.
Randy is survived by his wife Rita, son Jeff (Jennifer) Dettmer of Columbus; daughters, Amanda (Brad) Helt of Seymour and Carla (Matt) Harden of Columbus and a sister Barb (Mike) Feltner of Columbus. Randy is also survived by 7 grandchildren who were the light of his life, Leah Harden, Coryn Harden, Jacob Dettmer, Jonathon Dettmer, Jaclyn Dettmer, Benjamin Helt and Sarah Helt. He was preceded in death by his parents.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance and send a message of condolence or favorite memory of Randy to the Dettmer family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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So sad to learn of Randy’s sudden passing. Sending love, hugs, and prayers to the family!! Lynn Sparks
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So sorry to hear about his passing PRAYERS for the family from Rita Dodson and Gina Burris
Keith was happy to serve the Southwest Volunteer Fire Department with Randy. He was a good guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers are going up for your family. Carol Rea
Long time family friend Sorry to hear prayers to the family !
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We Are Very Saddened to See of Randys Passing, and are Sending Our Thoughts and Prayers to Rita and Family. He Will be Missed. Dave and Mary Ann Foist.
Hello, I’m Nan Snyder. At St. Peter’s I went by Nancy. Randy was in my confirmation class. Long story short, we both wanted the same confirmation verse (John 8:12) and we got into a discussion about it; and soon the entire class chimed into the discussion. Pastor Leper was our Minister at the time and he finally decided it would be allowed for a few of us to have the same confirmation verse. So, if I remember correctly, Randy and I ended up with our first choice; but, I can’t remember for certain if Randy chose John 8:12 or not. I did and there were other kids in class that changed around their choices as well. So I think Randy and I helped some of our fellow classmates that day.
I DO remember what a nice guy Randy was. He always had a nice thing to say about everyone. I’m sure he will be missed by all his family and friends with fond memories like I have.
May you all find comfort and strength in the Lord’s word and I pray you’ll approach the day when the memories of Randy will not bring sad tears but tears of joy and a smile on your face.
The Lord keep you in His care, Nan
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