Robert Runkle

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert Runkle, 83, passed away peacefully with dignity on
December 11, 2015 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in
Cuyahoga Falls and was a life-long resident. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls
High School, going on to graduate from Kent State University. Bob served his
country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Firestone Steel
Products, where he worked as an accounting manager. Bob then worked for Gordon
Air Management for the next 20 years. He also served as a Cuyahoga Falls City
Councilman for two terms. Bob felt his greatest achievement was his family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alberta; brother, Irvin; he is
survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; daughters, Lee Runkle and Ann (Bruce)
Ritchie; son, Scott (Loree); grandchildren, Emilee, Lauren and Bryan Ritchie,
Leah, Brent and Max Runkle; brother, Gerald; and sister, Nancy Runkle. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Hospice on Ridgewood.

Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Monday December 14, 2015 in the
Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, where
a funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday December 15, 2015. Dr. David
Baker will be officiating. Interment Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of
other remembrances memorials may be made to Hospice of VNS, 3358 Ridgewood Rd.,
Fairlawn, OH, 44333. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 330-928-2147.

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