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Randall Baird Obituary

FREMONT - Randall L. Baird, 63, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Randall was born on April 3, 1960, in Auburn, Indiana, to Charles and Shirley (Clark) Baird.

He graduated from DeKalb High School in 1978. He received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University.

Randall married the love of his life, Laura Schantz, on Feb. 3, 2001.

He worked at Industrial Contracting & Engineering in Angola, Indiana.

Randall enjoyed fishing and sitting in his beach chair overlooking the Caribbean. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving are his loving wife of 22 years, Laura Baird, of Fremont, Indiana; his daughters, Elamie (Kyle) Hartman, of Albion, Indiana, and Ashley (Brad) Rittner, of Toledo, Ohio; and his five beloved grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Kip (Darlene) Baird, of Auburn, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jeffrey Baird.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com.

Local arrangements handled by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by KPCNews on Jan. 27, 2024.

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Rea Badman Klink and family

January 28, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Erin Butler Magnuson

January 26, 2024

I went to high school with Randy. He was one of the first people that was nice to me in school. I´m so sorry for your loss.

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