Randal "Randy" Root

Randal “Randy” Root, 63, of Shreve, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Summa Health System – Akron Campus.

Randy was born July 1, 1957 in Wooster to Lloyd and Shirley J. {Morr} Root.

He married Diann LeDonne on August 25, 1979.

Randy retired from Stahl Metal Products after 43 years. He enjoyed working on old cars, watching racing and talking on the phone.

Randy will be deeply missed by his son Matthew (Sarah) Root of Wooster; granddaughter Rylan Root; brothers Rod Root of Jacksonville, FL and Kevin (Michelle) Root of Wooster; sisters Joyce Ray of Wooster and Kathleen (Michael) Slutz of Bolivar and numerous nieces and nephews.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, stillborn son Brian, sister-in-law Nise Root, brothers-in-law Mike Ray and Mark Martin.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private services will take place at a later date. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation at 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr. Triangle, VA 22172.