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Randy Lee Kline passed away peacefully in his sleep at Medilodge of GTC in Traverse City, Mi. on Saturday, December 28th at the age of 69.

Randy was born on June 29, 1955 in Cadillac to John and Lucille (Warren) Kline. After he attended Lake City High School, he went on to win the Arizona State Golden Glove Boxing Championship of 1972. Randy worked in Christmas trees in Michigan and moved to Arizona where he worked for Waste Management. He was a man of immense humor. His interests included pets and being in the Arizona desert.

Randy is survived by his children: Randy Kline Jr. (Katie) of Cameron, North Carolina, Amanda Kline of North Carolina, Joshua (Danielle) Kline of Manton, and Jesse Kline (Sarah) of Manton, grandchildren: Ava Kline, Kenneth Kline, McKenzie Wilder, Kaitlyn Krueger, Aiden Kline, and Julia Kline, siblings: Louise “Weed” Kline of Lake City, John Kline (Sue Shaw) of Rapid City, Suzie (Glenn) Thompson of Big Rapids, Kelly (Mark) Smithee of Englewood, Florida, and Tina (Michael) Hanbury of Lake City, nieces and nephews: Matthew Sinor, Kristy Bernson, Jonnie Kline, Herb Helsel, and Heidi Helsel and many cousins and friends.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille and John Kline, long time companion: Naomi Beck, and a brother: Scott “Boz” Kline.

In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Burkholder Family Funeral Home, 211 North Pine Street, McBain, Mi. 49657, who is serving the family. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.burkholderfunerals.com. The family is following Randy’s wishes of cremation and a Celebration of Life will take place and be announced in the spring.