Randolph “Randy” C. Wiseman, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by love at The James Cancer Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Randy was born on January 25, 1946 in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Mac Wiseman and Alberta (Forbus) Marshall. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Wiseman and Uncle Kennie Wiseman. Randy was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School (class of ‘64), East Tennessee State University and Capital Law School.
He retired from litigation with Bricker Graydon (formerly Bricker & Eckler, LLP) in 2022. While Randy’s professional accomplishments and contributions throughout Central Ohio, and abroad, were exceptional, that is not how he’d want to be memorialized. Instead, he’d much rather be remembered as an honorable man grounded in human decency as a husband, father, grandfather, and fierce friend.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed reading, chess, hiking the Appalachian Trail, biking, fishing, watching OSU Football, model railroading, and most importantly road racing. Randy had an uncanny talent for encouraging a smile in whomever he encountered, no matter the circumstance, and was unwavering in his support for his family, both blood and chosen. Randy was a dedicated litigator who loved what he did and enjoyed greatly the opportunities afforded to him and his family.
Randy is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Patty Wiseman; cherished granddaughter Samantha (Devon Richey) Wiseman; and treasured sister Linda Parr. The family wishes to express deepest gratitude to the compassionate and dedicated team at The James for the exceptional care and support they provided during Randy’s illness. This includes volunteers, nurses, PCAs, social workers, and doctors. Their unwavering dedication and kindness made a profound difference.
For those wishing to make contributions, please contribute to the Grandparents Raising Grandkids Foundation Inc.
The Family will receive friends from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am on Monday, April 28, 2025 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST with interment at Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
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