Randy was born March 29, 1959, in Libby, Montana. He attended Plummer Elementary and Libby Jr High School before moving to Scio in 1973 and attended Scio High School. He was a hard worker that included working in oil fields in Montana and various jobs in Oregon. After his disabling accident at the papermill in Albany, he retired and returned to Scio.

Randy enjoyed playing golf, and pool, honing his advanced horticultural skills and learning about history. His family and friends meant the world to him. He was the light in the room.

He was a simple, gentle, sweet man, easy to love who brought a smile to everyone's face. Randy was always glad to see you, accepting of everyone, and always appreciative. Spending time with family and friends was his priority, he loved working on projects with his brothers, and enjoyed life. Randy was creative, eccentric, a wonderful storyteller and an entertainer, as well as an Olympic tumbler.

He is survived by his wife Judee, son Greg (Tree) Resch, daughter Destiny (Kevin) Imel and 3 grandchildren Betsey, Nathan, and Daisy. Sisters Ruth Hellen, Diane Mellem, Roxanne Griner, brothers Chuck (Sue), John (Yvonne), Greg (Barb), Joe (Kim) and Steve (Colleen) Resch. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Ellen Orr Resch Dryden, fathers Steve Resch Sr., and Glenn Dryden, and brother Casey Resch.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11 am at Salem First Christian Church, 685 Marion Street NE, in Salem. His Celebration of Life will follow with a potluck at ZCBJ Hall in Scio at 4 pm.