Randall C. "Randy" McNamara, 82, of Payne, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a graduate of Payne High School and then worked as a meat cutter for Parrot Meat Packing Company in Fort Wayne. He then worked as a bartender at the Club 49 in Payne before taking a job as a machine setter for Chrysler Corp. in Van Wert, Ohio. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne and a longtime member of the Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580, Payne, Ohio. Randy enjoyed watching drag racing in his free time. He also loved all things Notre Dame due to his Irish heritage. Surviving family includes his wife of over 64 years, Linda McNamara; children, Todd (Barb) McNamara and Amy (Andrew) Siu; grandchildren, Bradley and Derek (Kelly), Leah, Tyler (Nadia), and Emma; and great grandchildren, Nina and Stella. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred McNamara; daughter, Julie Phillips; and infant granddaughter, Katelyn Fraher. A private family service will be held at a later time, followed by his inurnment at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Vancrest of Payne Activities Fund. Condolences and memories of Randy may be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
