Randolph Gilbert Fohner

Randolph Gilbert Fohner entered into the presence of the Lord January 25, 2025. He was born November 13, 1955, in Hutchinson, KS. His childhood was spent in the High Desert area of Southern California. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1976-1982 before returning to California to raise his family before moving to Alabama in 2009. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emily Fohner, daughter Jonirai, and his siblings Greg Fohner, Diane Loffert, and Doug Fohner.

Randy leaves behind Charlotte, his loving wife of 31 years and their three surviving children, Timothy Fohner & wife Miranda, Heather Collier & husband Trevor, and Ricci Stead & husband Ron. He will be deeply missed by his four grandchildren, Eli, Zeke, & Giana Stead, and Savannah Collier. He has four living siblings; Dwight Fohner, Cheryl Salcido, Kimberly Toomey, and Brian Fohner.

Randy loved the Lord, his family, and church family deeply. His family will affectionately remember his love of flying R/C helicopters and airplanes with his son, summer Saturdays spent on the boat, big fireworks displays for the 4th of July, Dad’s cannonballs off the diving board, camping trips, how he could fix anything we could break, and his patience which was never in short supply with four children, thankfully.

Services will be Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Antioch Baptist Church 2870 Hwy 61, Columbiana, AL 35051. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. with service to begin at 12:00 p.m. and internment at 2:00 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery at 3133 Hwy 119 Montevallo, AL 35115.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to American Veterans Aid, americanveteransaid.org, (720) 773-8969.

2 Comments

  1. Timothy Fohner on February 3, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    I’m going to miss you every single day, Dad. Life won’t be the same without you, but I find comfort in knowing you’re with God, whom you loved and trusted so deeply. I’ll carry your faith, wisdom, and love in my heart always, and I’ll keep making you proud—until I see you again. Love you forever.

  2. Ricci Stead on February 6, 2025 at 4:56 am

    I love you so much, Daddy. I miss you. I’ve been flooded with so many happy memories since you left, and I’m so thankful for them. It hurts so much not to be able to remenisce with you; but I will cherish them forever. I miss your boisterous laugh, strong hugs, and even the diet coke kisses. Helping your grandchildren navigate their grief is so hard. I’m so thankful that they had a Pa who adored them and doted on them. My only comfort is that you are with Jesus now.

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