He was born July 8, 1951, in Lawrence, the son of Orville Kenneth and Betty Jane (Collins) Randel. He was raised in Baldwin, where he attended grade school and high school. He then attended Baker University, Baldwin, and Kansas University.
Mr. Randel was a broadcaster for various radio stations, including KMAJ, KMBU, WREN, KSKX and KTOP. He had two syndicated shows, "Lessons in Faith" that was broadcast in the Philippines, Asia and parts of Russia, and "Five Minutes with Jesus" that was broadcast in various places throughout the United States, including Iowa, Nebraska, California and Tennessee. He was also a drummer for several bands, including the Outlaw Band and Karen Downs and Company. In 1993, he became the pastor for Topeka Faith Center. He retired in 1996. He was also the founder and president of Randel Ministries Inc.
He was a member of Topeka Faith Center. He was also a past member of Kansas Association of Broadcasters and the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship, Topeka.
He married Connie Pearson on March 6, 1972, in Platte City, Mo. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two daughters, Sarah Randel, of the home, and Jennifer Randel, Salina; a son, Roger Jr., Topeka; his parents, Baldwin; two brothers, John Rockhold, Lawrence, and Greg, Baldwin; a sister, Judy Higgins, Lawrence; and a granddaughter.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday at Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home, Baldwin, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to Randel Ministries Inc., sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin 66006.
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