Gene Runkle, 89, of Grand Meadow, MN, died on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Grand Meadow Healthcare Center.
Gene Runkle was born in Pleasant Valley Township, Mower County, MN on December 3, 1933 to Clifford and Alida (Patten) Runkle. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1951 and attended college at the University of Minnesota. Following college, Gene joined the Army in 1955. After being Honorably Discharged from the Army, Gene started farming in rural Pleasant Valley Township. He later sold his farm and went to work for Sue Dougan, where he worked until recently. Gene also worked part-time at Sinn Oil Company in Stewartville, MN. Gene married Margaret Gordon and the two later divorced.
Gene enjoyed playing Cribbage, traveling and even went through a Harley phase. He sold and collected guns and spent much of his time outdoors hunting and fishing. Gene was also an active Mason and Shriner.
Gene is survived by his children Gordon Runkle of Minneapolis, MN, Tony (Beth) Runkle of Bettendorf, IA and Lance (Tomomi) Runkle of Bristow, VA, grandchildren Tiger Runkle, Maya Runkle, Boone Runkle and Tate Runkle, and brother-in-law Don Sinn of St. Charles, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings John, Dick, Laverne, Iva, Pete, Kenneth and Irene.
Memorial services for Gene will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at United Methodist Church of Grand Meadow with Pastor Jon Marburger officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 5th at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. Burial will take place Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.
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