Randy Lee Matthews

Randy Lee Matthews, 67, of Rocky Ridge, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Stein Hospice, Sandusky. He was born in Port Clinton on September 30, 1952 to William and Marjorie (Christiansen) Matthews Sr. His mother later married Virgil Torch Rakes. Randy was a graduate of Port Clinton High School. Randy worked at Guardian Industries in Millbury for 10 years, at Port Clinton Glass for over 35 years and also at Uni-Royal in Port Clinton. His main interest in life was fishing. Randy enjoyed and took great pride in smoking fish. He loved hunting, woodworking and made many things for his family and friends. He was everyones handy man. Most of all, Randys favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and making memories. On November 27, 1971, Randy married Lynnette Whitaker at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Port Clinton and she survives. Also surviving Randy is his brother, Gary (Georgiann) Matthews; step-brothers, William and Robbie (Susan) Rakes; step-sisters, Bonnie Hickman and Barbara Pautler; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Virgil Torch Rakes; and brother, William Bill Matthews Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held and announced at a later date. Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor assisted Randys family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Randys name can be made to the Ottawa County Humane Society, the Oak Harbor Conservation Club, or to Stein Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff at the Toledo Hospital and at Stein Hospice for all their concern and compassion while Randy was in their care.