Albert Phillip Runkle

1922 - 2013  (91 years)

• 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.
  Siblings	5 siblings
  1. John Robert Runkle,   b. 31 Oct 1923, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 3 Nov 1944, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
  2. Elizabeth June Runkle,   b. 6 Jan 1925, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 1 Jun 1961, Mason, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
  3. Richard Eugene Runkle
  4. Magdalena Annette Runkle,   b. 23 Oct 1927, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA
  5. Barbara Jean Runkel,   b. 16 Feb 1929, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA
  Person ID	I30407	runkle | descendants of Jacob Runkle
  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

  
  

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  Born - 20 Feb 1922 - Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S7] Claudia Redmond Riley, Claudia Redmond Riley. [S43] Obituary.