| Name |
Albert Phillip Runkle [1] |
| Born |
20 Feb 1922 |
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA  [1, 2] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
17 Nov 2013 |
Rosebud Village of Richmond, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA [2] |
- NEW WESTVILLE - Albert P. Runkle, 91, of New Westville, died Sunday, Nov. 17, at Rosebud Village of Richmond.
Born Feb. 20, 1922, in Richmond, Indiana, to Albert F. Runkle and Hilda Annette Opp Runkle, he lived most of his life in this area. He graduated at the top of his class from Morton Memorial High School. Albert served in the United States Army during WWII in both the Pacific and European theaters. He was a member of the Richmond Legion Post #65, the Richmond Lions Club, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Albert worked at an atomic bomb factory in Tennessee during WWII. He later worked as a tool and die maker. Albert also owned a salvage yard and gas station in New Westville. He enjoyed racing and watching westerns on television and pheasant hunting in Nebraska. Albert was a very giving man and was known to have helped many people, putting them before himself. There is simply not enough time or space to mention all that Albert experienced during his life.
Survivors include his brother, Richard Runkle of Centerville; sister, Magdalena Bowmer of Winchester; step-sisters, Betty Jane Huber and Mary Katherine Baney, both of Muncie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and two sisters.
Visitation for Albert P.Runkle will be from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Meckley officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society , Wayne County Unit, 4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, IN 47201.
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 Siblings |
5 siblings |
| 1. John Robert Runkle, b. 31 Oct 1923, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA , d. 3 Nov 1944, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
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| 2. Elizabeth June Runkle, b. 6 Jan 1925, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA , d. 1 Jun 1961, Mason, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA |
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| Person ID |
I30407 |
runkle | Nicholas Runkle of Wackernheim, Germany |
| Last Modified |
18 Dec 2013 |
| Father |
Albertus F Runkle, b. 29 Dec 1895, Fort Recovery, Mercer County, Ohio, USA , d. 10 Dec 1977, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA (Age 81 years) |
| Mother |
Hilda Annette Opp, b. 29 Nov 1897, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA , d. 4 Oct 1932, Fayette Memorial Hospital, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA (Age 34 years) |
| Married |
12 Apr 1921 |
Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA [1] |
| Family ID |
F12987 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1922 - 2013 (91 years)
