Bill D. Runkel
Bill D. Runkel, 86, North Manchester, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
He was born on Aug. 8, 1929, to Roy E. and Flossie A. (Rose) Runkel.
He married Jeanne Werking on Aug. 9, 1947. She survives.
He was a lifelong farmer and drove school bus for Manchester Community Schools. He was a real estate agent and former member of the Lions Club, North Manchester; and youth group leader at Servia United Church of Christ. Runkel was an avid square dancer and loved camping at Jellystone, Pierceton. He was a member of the Missionary Church, North Manchester.
Additional survivors include: three daughters: Vicki (Tom) Niccum, North Manchester; Dianne (Richard Jr.) Fox, Urbana, and Debi (Steve) Vawter, North Manchester; five grandchildren: Chad Vatwer, Josh Niccum, Erin Lang, Michael Fox and Zach Vawter; 12 great-grandchildren and he was looking forward to the arrival of another great-grandchild in January; one brother: Richard (Carolyn) Runkel, North Manchester; and a sister-in-law: Roberta Runkel, North Manchester.
He was preceded in death by one brother: Rex Runkel; and two sisters, Ruth (Dick) Sands, and Dorothy Benner.
Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the McKee-Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Pastor Dan Binkley will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.
Memorials may be directed to North Manchester Missionary Church Building Fund, 806 E. SR 114, North Manchester, IN 46962.