Randi Wise

Randi Jean (Long) Wise, 63, of Van Wert, died at 6:12 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born Nov. 10, 1952, in Van Wert, to Robert D. Long, who survives of Middle Point, Ohio, and the late D. Jean (Ross) Long.

Other survivors include children, Codi Wise of Van Wert, Robert (Aubrey) Wise of Columbia, South Carolina, and Amber (Julian) Walls of Hilton Head, South Carolina; a brother, Robert D. (Laurie) Long of Middle Point; two sisters, Sherry (Randy) Craig of Van Wert and Angie (Mike) Shellabarger of Middle Point; four grandchildren, Emma and Clarissa Walls, and Olivia and Oscar Wise, and a stepgranddaughter, Sara Walls.

She was a wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews. She attended 1st United Methodist Church, Van Wert. Randi was a very generous and kind-hearted person with a "heart of gold". She enjoyed her flowers, sewing and baking- she was known for her famous cinnamon rolls; Most importantly she loved her kids, cherished her grandchildren and loved and enjoyed her family and friends.

Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, Van Wert. The Rev. Gus Christo-Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery Middle Point.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Church Food Pantry or Boy Scout Troop 35 of Van Wert.