Randy Dee Cline, 70, of Luray, Kansas, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home.
Randy was born May 18, 1955 in Ransom, Kansas. He was one of four children born to John, Jr. and Emma Arlene (Coker) Cline. He grew up in Beeler, Kansas, Ness City, Kansas, and then when he was in the eighth grade his family moved to Wakeeney, Kansas. He was a Class of 1973 graduate of Trego Community High School.
Randy served his country in the US Army from 1973 to 1979. He spent fourteen months in Korea as a mechanic. After his tour of duty, Randy and his family returned to Wakeeney.
Randy was united in marriage to Sandra Wagoner on August 8, 1974 at Ft. Hood, Texas. This union was blessed with three children; Andrew, Brandon and Candance. After leaving the military, they made their home in Ness City before returning to Wakeeney.
Randy was a welder most of his life. He worked in the oil fields off and on for many years. He also worked at Land Pride and Lake Wilson Marina. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, tying lures, camping and boating. He enjoyed painting window sills. The main spark in his eye’s was his grandchildren.
Randy’s surviving family include his wife of 51 years, Sandra of the home; son, Andrew Cline (Caralee) of Plainville, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Tammy Cline of Luray, Kansas; daughter, Candance Jewert (Jason) of Hudson, Colorado; brother, Daniel Cline (Cynthia) of Wakeeney, Kansas; and six grandchildren.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brandon Cline; brother, John Allen Cline; and sister, Linda Cline.
Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Burial of Ashes will follow at the Wakeeney City Cemetery in Wakeeney, Kansas at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 26, 2026. A Memorial has been established with the Luray Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial to the Luray Fire Department. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
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