INDIANAPOLIS
Randall Lee Erdmann, 64, of Indianapolis, died at 2:03 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home.
Randy was born March 20, 1959, in Bedford, Indiana, the son of Thomas Bernhard and Judith Darlene Burnette Erdmann. He was married to Susan Elliot. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2020.
Randy graduated from Santa Anna High School in California. Randy was proud to have served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1977- 1981. Randy enjoyed boxing, working on cars, painting, and carpentry. He was a talented mechanic and a forever fan of the Indianapolis Colts.
A memorial service and Military honors, presented by the Bartholomew County Veteran’s Honor Guard, will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home in Columbus with Rev. Derek Carpenter officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM until the time of the service on Thursday. In keeping with the families wishes, cremation is planned.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas, and Judith Erdmann, of Columbus; daughters, Nicole Erdmann (Randy Ackerman) and Laura (John) Campbell, both of Columbus; brothers, Richard (Patricia) Erdmann and Thomas (Christy) Erdmann, both of Columbus; a sister, Roni Edwards, of Columbus; seven grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacy Erdmann.
You are invited to view his video tribute, leave a condolence message to the family, and light a virtual candle of remembrance online at www.jewellrittman.com.
