Date of Death: August 15, 2026
Service Details
His family will receive friends Friday, August 21, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers.
Obituary Notice
Randy W. McClain, 70, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1955, in Sturgis, the son of Albert D. and Gladys M. (Wright) McClain. Randy graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1974.
Randy spent his childhood on the family farm, where his love for the great outdoors began. He developed a lifelong passion for nature, hunting, and fishing. Interests he carried with him throughout his life. Randy loved reminiscing about his childhood and sharing his appreciation for the outdoors with others.
Randy worked for Armstrong International for 39 years, holding several positions throughout his career, including Trap Survey Team member, CNC Operator, and Warehouse Manager. He cherished the camaraderie of his coworkers, the breakroom card games, and the family he built during his many years there.
Randy met his wife, Patricia Hochstetler, in 1985, and married on January 17, 1992. Together, they shared more than 40 years of memories, including working on their hobby farm, family reunions, firework competitions at the lake, camping, coaching Little League, playing euchre, and mushroom hunting.
Randy had a passion for motorcycles and a love for all things with a motor, which he proudly shared with his children. He often reminisced about his days of drag racing and teaching his sons to ride at an early age. Above all, Randy was a true outdoorsman. He found great joy in hunting, fishing, deer camp, and the countless memories made along the way. His love of the outdoors, sense of adventure, and stories of days gone by will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Randy is survived by his loving wife, Patricia McClain; sons, Rusty (Sheena) McClain and Steve (Tasha) McClain; daughter, Stephanie McClain; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Audrina, and Marshall; brothers, Gary (Mary) McClain and Barney McClain; and sister, Nancy Hurst.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kurt McClain.
Randy will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for the outdoors, his adventurous spirit, and the many stories and memories he shared with those he loved.
Additional Information
Donations in Randy’s memory may be directed to Southwest Michigan Red Cross (memo: Blood Donation) or to the charity of your choice.
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Pat and family, I a sorry for the loss of RANDY. IT WAS TO EARLY. saying prayers for all of you.
Saddened for your loss. A life well lived with you at his side.
We move on with memories of the best times . Bill
Gary and Mary,
I want you both to know how sorry I am to hear of Randy’s passing. Prayers to you both and to the family. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he’s with Kurt now. I had a blast growing up with him. My sincere condolences.
So Sorry for your loss I remember Randy well go through High school with Gary and Randy he was always fun to be around. He will be missed . Condolences to his family and Gary and Mary
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Randy. I remember the McClain family from grade school up through hight school. I graduated with Gary. My condolences and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss Gary and Mary.
Patty, I am sorry for your loss. I still think about the good times you and I shared at Armstrong’s so many years ago. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear this news. I worked with Pat at Armstrong in the 70’s and early 80’s. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, I have known Randy for many years and we have had many good times from getting pulled over with beer in the car and having to dump it and then let us go, to fishing for steelhead in Berrien Springs, to working together at Armstrong’s for about 30 some years. Always had a good time. Randy definitely loved the outdoors. He will be missed for sure. Rest easy my friend!
Though I have not seen him in years I have many memories of the times we spent as children on his parent’s farm. Rest in peace cousin. Prayers for Randy’s entire family as they go through this transition.
Boogityboo!!! God speed Randy we will shur miss the deer camps and watching escanaba in the moonlight till 4am pleasure to have had randy and pat as a neighbor for many years and exchanging trail cam photos love always Bryan and Sue miller
Randy, was very welcoming to me during my time at Armstrong. He was a great man and treated me very well. He surely will be missed by everyone. My condolences to Pat and the rest of the family.
My condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss, Gary and Mary.
I have know Randy since high school but really became friends while working 2nd shift at Armstrong Machine Works, from late night fishing gatherings we called “swine and dine riverside” to late night after work ice fishing adventures there were always things to discuss of great importance like best beer, greatest trout flys, nice shotguns and motorcycles. He will be missed in this world and surely needed more time on earth, many condolences to Pat and all his family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I didn’t know him very well but he was always kind when we were in a similar place. I graduated with Gary and have known the family since grade school. My wife and I are sending prayers for strength and comfort to all his family.