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Kimberling City, Missouri
Aug 8, 1938 – Aug 27, 2022
Kenneth and Sharon (Criswell) Runge, long-time residents of Kimberling City, MO, were tragically killed in an auto accident Saturday, August 27, 2022.
Kenneth (Ken) Fred John Runge, son of Roland and Emilie (Hesker) Runge, was born August 8, 1938, in St. Louis, MO.
Sharon Laurette Runge, daughter of Lloyd and Laurice Criswell, was born May 23, 1942, in Chappell, NE.
Ken and Sharon moved to the Kimberling City, MO area sixty years ago getting involved in many community organizations and were members of the United Methodist Church.
Ken and Sharon were preceded in death by a son, Danny Runge.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jaquie Kuhn.
They are survived by: son, Cris Runge and wife, Alisa of Grapevine, TX and daughter, Kerry Walker and husband, Scott of Reeds Spring, MO: eight grandchildren, Kyle Runge, Shelby Wisor and husband, Cameron, Tyler Runge, Kyle McIntyre and wife, Amber, Kara McIntyre and fiancé, Eric Arumugam, Matt Walker, Madison Walker and pardner, Broden LeMaster, and Aiden Walker; five great grandchildren, Oliver Wisor, Cooper Wisor, Kyle McIntyre, Jr, Joseph McIntyre and Lucy LeMaster.
Ken is survived by a sister, Fern Sherer and husband, Richard of Kimberling City, MO. Sharon is survived by a brother, Paul Allen and wife, Linda of Scottsdale, AZ.
Visitation for Ken and Sharon will be Friday, September 2, 2022, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Stumpff Funeral Chapel Kimberling City, MO. Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Kimberling City with Reverend Tony Blevins officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations go to Shriners Hospital or Breast Cancer Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.
Read MoreMy thoughts and prayers for family and friends at this difficult time.
Mary (Davenport) Seligmann
September 03, 2022 | Friend
I believe my Dad, Bill McCain, knew Me. Runge from Silver Dollar City. So am sending condolences in Dad's behalf. Sad to read of your losses.
Sincerely,
Stephanie McCain
Stephanie McCain
September 02, 2022 | Reeds Spring, MO | Acquaintance
So sorry, I can't imagine the pain. Had special prayer at Church for your family. In our prayers ..
Vickie Stewart (McGrath)
August 30, 2022 | REEDS SPRING, MO | Acquaintance
Remembered By
JACK VAUGHAN
August 30, 2022 | Springfield, MO | Friend
Such a tragic loss to the community that Ken and Sharon have helped build for nearly sixty years. They were the epitome of a loving Christian family and family was their life. Chris, Kerry, Fern, Dick and loved ones are broken-hearted, in shock and tears. Prayers for all.
There is not enough space to say how much they meant to so many. Sweet Danny will be in their arms. Loved them so much and am blessed to have been part of their lives for so many years.
Vicki Sherer Barrett
August 29, 2022 | Nixa, MO | Family
I am so sorry for your loss and my heart breaks for you. Please know we think about you and pray often. Much love.
George and Vicki Benes
August 29, 2022 | Reeds Spring, MO | Friend
I have known Ken and Sharon for 50 years and am still in shock and heartbroken that the world has lost these two wonderful people. I pray that Cris and family are granted the type of peace that only God can give them at this difficult time. R.I.P., dear Ken and Sharon. You may be gone from our world, but you will never be forgotten.
Linda Price
August 29, 2022 | Troy, MO | Friend
Sharon and Kenny were the best of the best. Sharon was so thoughtful they both would take the time to come up to St Louis to visit her sister Jacque which brought so much joy to Jacque. Both had such a special gift to make you laugh and they cared so much for their family. They both will be missed very much by All of the Kuhn's.
Eva Kuhn
August 29, 2022 | Wentzville, MO | Family
There's a place in my life where the light has just gone out. Two of my favorite people are gone. No more visits, catch up on all the kids grandkids and funny stories.
We sure are going to miss Kenny and Sharon, it hurts.... (;;`)
Jim, Eva and all Kuhn
August 29, 2022 | Wentzville, MO | Family