Randall Paul Barbre

Randall Paul Barbre, age 74 of Tecumseh, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. with his family at his side. He was born October 3, 1947 in Detroit, a son of the late Albert Melvin and Doris Pauline (Schmidt) Barbre. He married Rose Clare Loeher on August 24, 1968 at St. Linus Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights, Mich. sharing over 53 years together.

Randall graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree. He proudly worked for 36 years at the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier, retiring in 2011. Randall was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh.

Besides his wife Rose, he is survived by his children, Amy (Joe) Nedoss of Ill.; Brian (Cathy) Barbre of Mich.; Deborah (Steve) Morrow of Mich.; Heather (Ernie) Estrella of Calif.; brothers, Tim (Donna) Barbre of Ky., Rodney (Sarah) Barbre of Mich. and Jerry (Darlynn) Barbre of Ill.; and Pappy to his grandchildren, Makayla, Amelia, Katelynn, Morgan, Emily, Ty, Miles, Jin, Jacob and Ava. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jan Barbre, sister Patti Barbre, and sister- and brother-in-law, Karen and Paul Phelps.

From the mail truck to the station wagon to the red pickup truck, Randy lived a full life filled with family, friends, and love. Enjoy your woodshop in the clouds, and rest in peace.

Visitation for Randall will be 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh. A memorial mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Dan Wheeler as celebrant. A private family interment will be in Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  Randy was a man always giving so much of himself to children.

Arrangements are under the care of the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be offered to the family at handlerfuneralhomes.com.