WABASH - Randy K. Day, 58, North Manchester, died at 1:31 p.m. March 4, 2011, in Huntington County.
He was born Feb. 20, 1953, in Wabash County, to Gene Day and Barbara J. Meyer. On Dec. 1, 1979, he married Garnet L. Wilson, who survives.
He was formerly employed as a manager at Hi-Grade Egg, North Manchester, and was a self-employed sheep sheerer. He was a U.S. Marines veteran and member of Christian Heritage Church, Wabash. He was a Manchester High School graduate, and a member of American Legion Post 402, Laketon. He is survived by numerous foster children and was a foster parent for more than 30 years. He also was a foster parent at White's Residential & Family Services, Wabash.
Also surviving are a son, Joshua Day, Tennessee; three daughters: Melony Andritsch, South Bend; Chesney (and spouse Ryan) France, Roann; Bree (and spouse Chuck) Cannon, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Rodney Day, North Manchester, and Rick Day, Peru; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Heritage Church, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.
Calling is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorials to the family c/o Garnet Day, 4356 W. Ind. 114, North Manchester, IN 46962.
