Visitation:
5:00-7:00pm on Monday, July 11th, 2022 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Service:
A private family graveside service will be held at a
later date at Hartsburg Union Cemetery in Hartsburg.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Joseph L. “Joe” Runyon, 83, of
Lincoln passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at
Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.
Joe was born on December 15, 1938 in Delevan. The
son of Howard and Helen (Duncan) Runyon. He married
Darla Osborn on August 28, 1960 in Emden. She
preceded him in death on May 3, 1992. From their
marriage they had five children, Darwin (Jeanne)
Runyon, Duane (Pam) Runyon, Dale (Roberta) Runyon,
Jo Beth Stanbary, and Janelle (Chris) Gunterman. Joe
later married Carol Ann Roosa on April 9, 1994 in
Lincoln. She survives in Lincoln.
Joe is also survived by his siblings, Jerry Runyon
and Janet Runyon; his ten grandchildren; three step
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and his
daughter-in-law, Jeanette Clayton.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents; his first
wife, Darla; his sister, Lois Jean Runyon; and his
step-son, Wayne Clayton. |
Joe worked and retired from the State
of Illinois as an accountant. He was also a member
of Lincoln Christian Church. Joe enjoyed
volunteering and serving in many aspects of The
Rotary Club, Habitat for Humanity, and was a leader
with the Cloverdale 4-H Club.
A visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00pm on
Monday, July 11th, 2022 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader
Funeral Home in Lincoln. A private family graveside
service will be held at a later date at Hartsburg
Union Cemetery in Hartsburg.
Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to
Rotary International or the donor’s choice.
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