Larry Runkel

Larry W. Runkel, 72, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at his residence in Hoagland, Indiana.

He was born in Winchester, Indiana, to Harold and Wanda Runkel. He married Diane (Timmerman) Runkel on Jan. 20, 1968, and she survives.

Larry worked for 7Up for 26 years and was a member of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed gardening and lawn work.

Surviving are his children, David Runkel and Kevin (Pauletta) Runkel; grandchildren, Wyatt, Smith and Everett; mother, Wanda Runkel; and siblings, Jerry (Mary) Runkel and Phil (Teresa) Runkel.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Harold Runkel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior to the Mass. Calling will be Friday, April 12, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m. in Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.