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Ken Randle

Faith, Hope and Love

High school coach and teacher Ken Randle credits a strong marriage and a solid relationship with God for his positive attitude in the face of two major health crises. He had love and support from hundreds of friends, family and former students but he said he could not have made it without his wife, Linda, and his faith.

Ken had lived a normal life until chronic colitis severely damaged his liver. He received a liver soon after being placed on the transplant waiting list and went back to teaching and coaching after a long recovery. Two years later, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

After surgery and another long recovery, early retirement has given him time to develop his 'softer' side. The life-long athlete has found outlets for his creativity singing solos at church and in other venues and he especially enjoys modeling for impressionist photography with a professional photographer as his mentor. He continues to enjoy contact with young people at church and at the school where he taught. You’ll see him at school on Career Day surrounded by many young friends.

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