Randall L. “Randy” Rothermel, 70, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the MS Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Norm-Anne (Wealand) Rothermel, with whom he celebrated 32 years in marriage.
Randy was born in Reading on Jan. 29, 1950, to the late Robert and Phoebe (Reynolds) Rothermel. He was a Wilson High School graduate. He had worked as an Electronics Technical Specialist at the Navy Depot in Mechanicsburg. Randy was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served 32 years in the U.S. Military. He was a real patriot. He was a member of The Campbelltown Legion, Palmyra Legion, Palmyra VFW, NRA, Saleen Mustang Club, Quittapahilla Rod and Gun Club, and the Palmyra Sportsman Club. He had a passion for Ford cars, especially his 2002 Saleen Mustang. He enjoyed hunting, going to the beach, boating, and deep-sea fishing.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a brother, Robert Rothermel, of Millsboro, DE, nieces and nephews, Zac Rothermel, Andrea Rothermel, Chris Wealand, and Heather Wealand, and a brother-in-law, Brent Wealand, and his wife, Denise. He was preceded in death by his sister, Robyn Rothermel. He will also be missed by his beloved rescued lab, Lola.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville. Private interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with military honors. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Campbelltown American Legion, Palmyra American Legion, or Homeward Bound Animal Rescue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
