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JOHN RUNKLE Obituary
JOHN E. RUNKLE
On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of Aileen Runkle; father of Kenneth and Kevin Runkle, and Gayle Gutridge; grandfather of Mathew and Casey Runkle, and Amanda and Jeremy Gutridge. He served in WWII with the US Army and was active with the Moose Lodge for over 40 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 10, 2013, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue,, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for JOHN RUNKLE
Margie Mangum
October 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Johnny Runkle. We are sorry for your loss. He was a great friend. Kenny and Margie Mangum and family. Billie Mangum
Darlene Fetty
October 11, 2013
We are so very sorry to hear this. Your family is some of the nicest folks we have ever known. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
October 11, 2013
Aunt Aileen, Gail, Kenny, Kevin and family, I am so sorry for the passing of Uncle Johnny. Take somfort in knowing he had a great life. He will be sorrly missed. You know I never remember a time when he didn't met me with a smile and a hug!Love and sympthay to all, John, Debbie and Nick Spigler
October 11, 2013
Prayers going out to you and your family as you move forward without your loved one. David and I will truly miss his smile and his friendly wave. Our neighborhood will not be the same without his love and kindness. May he rest in peace as you find strength to carry on. Please know that we are here as neighbors and friends if we can help you in any way. Our deepest sympathy.
David and Elaine Woodard
kimberly vandyke
October 10, 2013
John john is a great loving person. I can remember seeing him in the yard or garden all the time being told to take it easy, but he never stoped..john john you will be missed dearly..love you
Joan Carter
October 10, 2013
Mr. Runkle was a sweet and caring man. He treated my children like they were his own grand kids when they were around. He shared his lake house with our family. We have many wonderful memories of fun times with Pa and Ma Runkle as we called them. We send our love to Mrs. Runkle, Kenny,
Joyce, Matthew, Casey, Kevin, and Gail and her family.
Harley,Timothy"Bubba" and Karley
October 10, 2013
John John and Aileen are 2 great people and we love them both.mama says John John spoils us and all kids because when they come to the lake John John always brought us candy.We loved to try to help John John and Aileen but after a while they would say it was time to go home.John is up in heaven with JESUS now and We know he has one of the prettiest gardens with no deer,squirrels or bugs to eat it up and plenty of vegetables, but his garden down here will really miss him and so will we.He is watching over us from heaven above so when you miss him just talk to him and he will hear you.We will pray for everyone of you and remember John John loved us all and we love you all.(Harley,Timothy"Bubba"
was asking a lot of questions when they found out about John and this was what they came up with so I thought I would post this from them)
Brenda Bigler
October 10, 2013
John John and Aileen was not just our neighbor at the lake they was a special part of our family. I still look down at the garden and see John standing there looking at it and working in it and the 2 of us getting wet from putting up the sprinkler system together and Aileen calling for him to come home.John will be missed but never forgotten we all love you john,Aileen,Kevin,Kenny,Gail and the rest of the family.I am here for all of you if you all need anything just call.will keep you all in my prayers.May GOD bless you all
Sharon Barnes-Pace
October 10, 2013
Aileen,
Sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was a special Godfather to me growing up and I will always treasure those memories.
Love you
October 10, 2013
JonJon we love you and will miss you deeply. Thanks so much for introducing us to the lake and making us a part of your family.
Love to all
Jay and Sharon Pendleton
jack-linda atwood
October 10, 2013
sorry to hear the of your husband and our friend.
griffin Callahan
October 9, 2013
John was a very great and nice man I knew him for a long time i will truly miss him I know its tough to lose the one you love but you have me and all your family for support for the tough struggle ahead i of you I hope you find comfort in the special memories of a life shored with the one you loved. John John was like my hero one of the sweetest, nieces, and most kindest man i have every knew,also he very strong man. I will keep you in my parses love Griffin stay strong
David Wills
October 9, 2013
Very, very, sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny's passing. He was one of the best ones in the family and always great to me. He was special.
October 9, 2013
Dear Aileen & family,
We were so sad to hear of Johnny's passing. All of you have our most heartfelt sympathy. When we saw you @ Lake Gaston it was like I had seen you both everyday. You hadn't changed a bit. He is resting in peace now and may you have peace in knowing that. With sincere sympathy, Diane & Danny True
October 9, 2013
The passing of a loved one always brings sorrow. We hope you find comfort in the special memories of a life shared with your loved one.
We are keeping your family in our hearts and prayers.
Your Sea Dunes Friends
Jose Bernal
October 8, 2013
•Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
October 8, 2013
JohnJohn meant a great deal to me. I will miss is smile, rugged handshake, and his kind but raspy voice when I visit the lake again in the future. My thoughts and prayers are with my friends, the Runkle family.
Michael Santmyer
October 8, 2013
Dear Aileen,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know that it has been years since I've seen you but I had heard the news through my mom and grandmother (G. Barnes). I have fond memories of when I was young and we'd come to visit. Please take care.
Linda Quicksell
October 8, 2013
Aileen, I can't find the words to express my sorrow on John's passing. You both have been good friends to Cliff and me ever since we joined the Moose. You are in my prayers that God will sustain you during this trying time.
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