Obituaries
Randall "Randy" Sawyer
March 29, 2026
Randall “Randy” Rodney Sawyer, age 66, of Norwalk, and formerly Brunswick, OH went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at his residence Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was born to the parents of Ralph and Helen Sawyer, the first of four children, on February 12, 1960, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, a US Army base where Ralph was stationed for service to his country. “Randall” meaning “shield-wolf”, a warrior with a shield” was more than perfect for this man who dedicated his life in the protection to others. Randall was ready for anything at anytime and could fix anything there was. Family knew he gave lessons to MacGyver over the years. Randall was a God loving American Patriot, an Ohio Oath keeper, Milan Boy Scout leader, gun enthusiast, outdoorsman and served many dedicated years as a firefighter and EMT with the Brunswick Hills Township Fire Department. He was known to dawn a Big Red Jacket, Boot and White beard to assist Santa Claus by putting smiles on everyone’s face he encountered. Randall’s love of teaching and youth activities kept his life fulfilled. He was a walking, talking, survivalist encyclopedia. He had every knife, gadget, flashlight and medical supply known to man. He was a man larger than life and adored his many nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his mother, Helen (Kollar) Sawyer of Norwalk; siblings, Rustin (Coleen) Sawyer of Brunswick, Robin (Allen) Davis of Huron, and Ryan (April) Sawyer of Norwalk.
He was preceding in death by his father, Ralph Sawyer in 2022.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Norwalk Baptist Church, 2084 US Highway 20 W, Norwalk, OH. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 3, 2026, with Pastor Rich Forman officiating.
Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Troop 109 Trail Life.
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
Randall "Randy" Sawyer
March 29, 2026
Randall “Randy” Rodney Sawyer, age 66, of Norwalk, and formerly Brunswick, OH went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at his residence Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was born to the parents of Ralph and Helen Sawyer, the first of four children, on February 12, 1960, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, a US Army base where Ralph was stationed for service to his country. “Randall” meaning “shield-wolf”, a warrior with a shield” was more than perfect for this man who dedicated his life in the protection to others. Randall was ready for anything at anytime and could fix anything there was. Family knew he gave lessons to MacGyver over the years. Randall was a God loving American Patriot, an Ohio Oath keeper, Milan Boy Scout leader, gun enthusiast, outdoorsman and served many dedicated years as a firefighter and EMT with the Brunswick Hills Township Fire Department. He was known to dawn a Big Red Jacket, Boot and White beard to assist Santa Claus by putting smiles on everyone’s face he encountered. Randall’s love of teaching and youth activities kept his life fulfilled. He was a walking, talking, survivalist encyclopedia. He had every knife, gadget, flashlight and medical supply known to man. He was a man larger than life and adored his many nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his mother, Helen (Kollar) Sawyer of Norwalk; siblings, Rustin (Coleen) Sawyer of Brunswick, Robin (Allen) Davis of Huron, and Ryan (April) Sawyer of Norwalk.
He was preceding in death by his father, Ralph Sawyer in 2022.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Norwalk Baptist Church, 2084 US Highway 20 W, Norwalk, OH. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 3, 2026, with Pastor Rich Forman officiating.
Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Troop 109 Trail Life.
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.