Ralph E Runkle

Ralph E.   Runkle 89 of Columbus passed away on Sat. Jan. 23rd, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.   He was born on May 1st, 1926 in Ashville, Ohio to the late David Andrew and Elma  Beulah (Miller)  Runkle. Ralph grew up in the Ashville area and attended Walnut School. He had worked for a number of years for David Davies Packing Co. in Columbus, and then later was a partner in Runkle Construction.  He was preceded in death by parents, his first wife, Janice Freyermuth Runkle, daughter and son-in-law, Penny (Dave) Brown; grandson Gregory Runkle II; sisters, Edna Johnson, Louise Massie, Mary Maclean; brothers David and Howard.  Survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia  A. (Jennings) Runkle; children R. Michael (Cindy) Runkle of Canal Winchester, Greg Runkle of Columbus, Christina (Sean) Cochran of Columbus, and Lea Ann Banks of Columbus;  12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends on Tues. from 5-8 p.m. at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wed. Jan. 27th, 2016, Pastor Ty Myers officiating.  Interment will follow in Reber Hill Cemetery.