David-Runge-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Schultz Funeral Home - DeWitt

David Lloyd Runge

Feb 14, 1950 - Feb 11, 2013

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Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Julie Benadom Oetzmann.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Runge family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was so surprised to read "Gramps" obituary in the paper. I had recently seen him outside with Boomer; and we exchanged our neighborly greetings. Please know your family has our deepest sympathies!:
The backyard neighbors; Beatham family

I was very sorry to hear of Dave's sudden passing and wish to extend my deepest sympathy to his family.

To the Runge Family, so sorry to hear of of your loss.Keli and Angi thinking of you and praying for you, so hard to lose your Dad.

Rest in Peace, Dave. Save a spot for all of the 1968 CCHS graduates in Heaven. Condolences to the Runge family.

to dee and entire runge family,my deepest condolences go out to all of you,will always remember the good times we had dee take care.

To the Runge family I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your extended family during this difficult time.
Dave was always the cool dad that let us do whatever we wanted which wasn't always good, right Keli?
Lean on each other and embrace all the wonderful memories that you share as a family.

Dee was sorry to hear about Dave Marti called me and told me yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Bob & Connie Ohnemus.

Obituary

David's Obituary

View Photo TributeDavid Lloyd "Gramps" Runge, 62, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away in his home, Monday morning, February 11, 2013.

He was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1950, to Lloyd "Buzz" and Doris (Giesel) Runge. Dave was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the Army for two years. He worked at Catepillar, WG Block and Federal Express. Dave recently retired from his own business, Gramps Repair of DeWitt and was best known for things the "Runge Way".

Dave found great joy in time spent with his family, especially his grandkids, Ashley Edwards, Jaiden Seifert, Kati Garrity, Audra Seifert, Zack Garrity, Emeri Ralston, Briah Reuss and his great-granddaughter, Alayah Edwards. He was an avid Bears fan and loved Harley's and Ford Pick-ups.

Surviving are his wife, Dee; daughters, Angi (Jamie) Ralston, Keli (Jeff Garrity) Runge and Randi Runge; siblings, Dennis "Denny" Runge, Kristie (Larry) Wather and Dana (Christy) Runge as well as his grandkids.

Preceding Dave in death were his parents and grandparents.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, from 10:00 until the service hour of 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013. Dave requests casual attire. Following the 11:30 a.m. Funeral Home service, full military honors and interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund is established.

Pallbearers will be daughters, Angi Ralston, Keli Runge and Randi Runge. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Dohrmann, Donny McCune, Bob Skeffington, Mark Cleveland, Jeff Garrity and Al Moore.

Condolences may be expressed and a photo tributed viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.

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