Randy P. Bakle, Sr., 60, of Defiance,  passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his residence in Defiance.

He was born on October 7, 1956 to Paul and Evelyn (Douglas) Bakle in Paulding, Ohio. Randy enjoyed football, baseball, cars, listening to music, and going to casinos.

Randy will be sadly missed by his mother, Evelyn Bakle, daughter, Angie Boundy, sons, Randy Bakle, Jr., Paul Bakle, and Branden Bakle, 5 grandchildren, sister, Becky Carr, and brothers, Steve Bakle and Tim Bakle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bakle, sister-in-law, Blanche Bakle, brother-in-law, Tom Carr, and ex-wife, Rita Baldridge.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Randy's life will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at The Family Christian Center in Defiance, with  Pastor Tim Tracy officiating. Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.