Robert Runcie

Robert E. 'Bob' Runcie, 79, of 3025 Wendell Dr., died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at his home.

Burial with Military Rites will be Thursday, October 16, 2003; 10:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Hastings, Nebraska. Memorial service will be Thursday, October 16, 2003; 11:30 A.M. at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Miller, Rev. Gerald L. Schwab and Michael Runcie officiating.

Bob Runcie was born December 14,1923 in Hastings, Nebraska to Hiram E. & Pearle L. (Rutan) Runcie. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1941 and attended Ray Vogue School of Design in Chicago, Illinois and Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the United States Army during WWII from February 4, 1943 to January 23,1946 and in the Korean War from October 14, 1950 to October 31,1951. He married Dolores 'Dee' Kistler, on September 5, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska. He worked for Brach-Thompson, Weyerhauser Company and was manager and kitchen designer at Dutton-Lainson Showcase, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Christian Builders Class, church choir, Sunday School teacher, Walk to Emmaus and a past member of the church building committee and Sunday School Superintendent. He was also a member of Chorus of the Plains, several quartets and volunteered for the Red Cross Bloodmobile. He was a life long Hastings resident.

Bob Runcie was preceded in death by his father, Hiram and brother, Don Sr.

Survivors include,
Wife: Dolores 'Dee' Runcie - Hastings, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Craig & Julie Runcie - Beatrice, NE
Michael & Nadine Runcie - Kirkwood, MO
Brad & Sheree Runcie - Mt. Vernon, MO
Doug & Melinda Runcie - Hastings, NE
Mother: Pearle Runcie Woods - Hastings, NE
Grandchildren & Spouse: Travis Runcie - Beatrice, NE
Paige Runcie - Beatrice, NE
Rebekah & Brad Glisson - Nashville, TN
Miranda Runcie - Kirksville, MO
Adam Runcie - Mt. Vernon, MO
Gina Runcie - Mt. Vernon, MO
Dana Runcie - Mt. Vernon, MO
Zachary Runcie - Hastings, NE
Derek Runcie - Hastings, NE
Dustin Runcie - Hastings, NE
Sister-in-law: Jean Runcie - Hastings, NE

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grace United Methodist Church, Chorus of the Plains or Mary Lanning Hospice.

VISITATION:
Tues. Oct. 14, 2003; 9am-9pm
Wed. Oct 15, 2003; 9am-8pm with family present 6pm-8pm