Randall Dean March

Randall Dean March, 88, of Columbia, MO passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022 at his home. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Services will conclude at graveside in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Randall was born March 13, 1934 in Macon County, Missouri the son of the late Raymond Ralph March and the late Edna Barbara (Itschner) March.

On May 16, 1953 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marian Jane (Hollenbeck) March. Randall and Marian were childhood sweethearts who were happily married for 68 years. Randall was the owner of March Heating and Cooling for many years. When not working Randall loved being in and around nature. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his devotion to his family he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also one of the founding members of the Columbia Sportsman’s Club.

In addition to his parents, Randall was preceded in death by his wife Marian, and brothers Edgar, Dale and Gordon.

Randall is survived by his children, Peggy (Tony) Hendrickson, Ray March (Michael Young), and Terry March (Teresa Adams); sisters, Shirley Looney, Barbara Buesing, and Lynda Himbury; his grandchildren, Collin Hendrickson, Brandon March, Dustin March, Ryan March, Randi March, and Jamie March; and 12 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri, 2101 Vandiver Dr., Columbia, MO 65202.