Randy David Resch

Randy David Resch was born March 29, 1959, in Libby, Montana and died Dec. 14, 2023.

He attended Plummer Elementary and Libby Junior/High School before moving to Scio in 1973 and attended Scio High School. He was a hard worker that included working in oil fields in Montana and various jobs in Oregon. 

After his disabling accident at the paper mill in Albany, he retired and returned to Scio.

He is survived by his wife Judee, son Greg (Tree) Resch, daughter Destiny (Kevin) Imel and three grandchildren Betsey, Nathan and Daisy. Also, sisters Ruth Hellen, Diane Mellem, Roxanne Griner, brothers Chuck (Sue), John (Yvonnne), Greg (Barb), Joe (Kim) and Steve (Colleen) Resch, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his mother Ellen Orr Resch Dryden, fathers Steve Resch Sr., and Glenn Dryden, and brother Casey Resch.

Randy enjoyed playing golf and pool, honing his advanced horticultural skills and learning about history. His family and friends meant the world to him. He was the light in the room.

He was a simple, gentle, sweet man, easy to love man who brought a smile to everyone's face.

Randy was always glad to see you, accepting of everyone and always appreciative.

Spending time with family and friends was his priority, he loved working on projects with his brothers and enjoyed life. Randy was a wonderful storyteller, creative, eccentric, an entertainer, as well as an olympic tumbler.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Salem First Christian Church, 685 Marion Street NE, in Salem. His celebration of life will follow with a potluck at ZCBJ Hall in Scio at 4 p.m.