He was born on February 6, 1950, in Decatur to Robert and Viva (Malone) Lienhart. Randall married Nancy Votaw on April 12, 1985, in Maroa. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Erin (Kevin) Nowlan of Morton, Kari Whiteman of Pekin and Randi Lienhart of Pekin; five grandchildren, Blake Farmer, Bailee Farmer, Louis Nowlan, Sophia Nowlan and Penelope Nowlan; two brothers, Brad (Jess) Lienhart of Cedar Park, TX and Jerry (Linda) Lienhart of Bloomington-Normal.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Randy proudly served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1975 and carried a lifelong love and respect for the military. He was a proud independent man who enjoyed guns and anything firearm-related, traveling to find good food and restaurants with his wife, spending time with his kids and grandkids, and enjoying a good drink and cigar. Known for his quick wit and humor, Randy lived life on his own terms and, above all, loved his family.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions in memory of Randall may be directed to the Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation, 5407 East Cambron Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523.
The family would like to extend a special thanks for the care and compassion shown to Randy by Transitions Hospice, Carle ICU 8 Pavilion nursing staff, and Operation Last Watch.
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