Randy R. Schriner, 69, passed away December 30, 2018, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.  He was born November 19, 1949, at Great Bend to Elmer John and Marjorie Lee (Dirks) Schriner.

Randy, a long time Albert area farmer, served his country during the Vietnam War, in the U.S. Army, from 1969-1972, earning the rank of SP5.

Survivors include one brother, Kent Schriner and wife Ellen of Albert; nephews, Jesse Schriner and wife Sabra and Joey Schriner and wife Roxanna; four great nieces and nephews, Alexa, Rienna, Ethan and Zachary; and longtime companion, Lucille "Lucy" Besperat of Bison.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with Rev. Arlyn Thielenhaus presiding.  Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, with Military Committal Rites conducted by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard.  Visitation will be from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.  Memorials may be directed to the Albert Fire Department, in care of Bryant Funeral Home