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My sincerest condolences to Rand's family. Like myself, Rand was one of our OU MMO / 110 founding members that begant he 110 legacy.
Stu Shear
November 04, 2024
Savoy, Illinois
1946 - 2022
URBANA - Rand Russell McFarland died Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2022).
He was born in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 11, 1946. He lived in Urbana.
Rand graduated from Roy C. Start High School in Toledo, Ohio, and from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. While at Ohio University, he was a proud member...
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences to Rand's family. Like myself, Rand was one of our OU MMO / 110 founding members that begant he 110 legacy.
Stu Shear
November 04, 2024
Rand and I were in the original Marching Men of Ohio / 110 at Ohio University and played in many of the university musical ensembles together. He was a great musician and a fantastic person. He will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Stu Shear
March 21, 2024 | School
I just found out about Rand´s passing. I served with him in in the IL ANG in the Band of the Midwest. He was an amazing musician and leader. He always had a smile on his face and made us laugh.
Holly Kostopulos (then Herath)
July 12, 2023
Our dear, departed Comrade in Arms will be truly missed by all who had the privilege to share the bandstand with him while donning cloth of our nation. Whether in Army Green or Air Force Blue, in IL, or in OH, we're all the richer for having been friends with such a fine man, musician, and true patriot. Blue Skies, Rand!
Lt Col Bryan Miller
November 12, 2022
Very sorry to hear about MSgt. McFarland's passing. He was a unique and talented member of a great Unit. It was my honor to serve with him. Our condolences to the McFarland family. Thank you for the years of sacrifice you made so Rand could serve his state and nation. RIP.
Stephen and Judy Eakle
November 12, 2022 | Work
I had the honor of serving with Rand in the Air National Guard. He was a true professional who exemplified the core values of the United States Air Force. Thanks to Rand and his family for his service to his country.
CMSgt Jim Filipek
November 11, 2022 | Friend
We met Rand in 1966 when he started dating my friend Sharon. He was a witty, good guy who loved the Marching Men of Ohio. We loved seeing him march with the Ohio University Alumni band . He was a devoted husband to Sharon for 53 years, and a very proud father and grandfather. We will miss seeing him marching down Court Street, playing his trombone. Our deep sympathy to Sharon and all the family.
Jerry and Cindy Royse
November 11, 2022
Deepest condolences. He was an amazing example for the youth and children of our church. He is greatly missed.
Sophia
November 11, 2022 | Other
My sincere condolences. I worked with Rand at UI and he was always a great colleague.
Bryan Endres
November 10, 2022 | Work