John Randolph Oyler, 68, Warsaw, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Kokomo to James R. and Mary Joan (Brown) Oyler.
He grew up in Kokomo, graduated in 1969 from Kokomo High School, and attended Indiana University in Kokomo. He formerly work as executive chef at Tippecanoe Country Club in Leesburg, IN and formerly worked at Gropps in Syracuse, Barbee Hotel in Barbee Lake, IN, Eddie Merlot’s in Fort Wayne, IN, and Boarshead Meats in Jacksonville, FL.
He lived most of his life in the North Webster area and had lived in Jacksonville since 2012 before returning to Warsaw 2 months ago.
He is survived by his sister, Beth Oyler, Jacksonville, Fla.; longtime friend, Darla Brown, North Webster.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A memorial service will be held at Tippecanoe Lake at a later date.
Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send your condolences to the family in memory of John Oyler, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com