ROBERT RUNKEL
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Robert Joseph Runkel, Chester, WV, formerly of Weirton, WV, age 85 announces that our beloved Father, “Pap,” Uncle and Brother passed away on October 29, 2024, at East Liverpool Hospital.
Robert “Bobby” was born on July 18, 1939, to Sophia Dobies and Thomas Runkel in Weirton. He graduated from Weir High School and then went on to serve his Country in the Korean War. Robert then made a career at Weirton Steel until his retirement. Robert loved to entertain his friends, sing and dance to the “Oldies” and his family and friends recently celebrated his 85th birthday which he talked about often.
Robert was predeceased by his wife of 24 years, Kayla Runkel and his brother Ronald Runkel, along with sisters, Loretta Keen and Dorothy Bever whom he deeply missed.
Left to cherish his memory with so much love and admiration are his children, Allison (Barie) Quering of Atlasburg, PA, and David (Roshelle) Runkel, of Alpharetta, GA, his sister, Joyce (Bill) Shreve (New Cumberland, WV), many nieces and nephews as well as his grandchildren who were the light of his life: Amanda Runkel, Madison Runkel, Alexis Shick, Heather (Cameron) Bennett, Evan Robert Quering and Lacy Quering, as well as three great-grandchildren: Rosie, Graham and Meredith Bennett.
In accordance with Robert’s wishes, he will be cremated at Arner Funeral Home in Chester, and no visitation or services will be held. The family would like to thank the Peachtree Inn (Kim Stipec especially) for their caring and support of their father while he lived there.
“In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.”