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Max Runkle
April 30, 1938 — August 31, 2017
Max William Runkle, 79, passed away on August 31, 2017 in Independence, MO. Memorial services will take place September 23rd at the VFW in Macomb, Ill. Celebration of life at 3:30 followed by dinner. Contributions may be made to the Natural Resource Defense Council in his honor.
Max was born on April 30, 1938, in Macomb, Illinois, to Ernest “Boots” Runkle and Maxine Sullivan Runkle. He served in the United States Army on Active Duty for 2 years and served another 2 in the Reserves before receiving an Honorable Discharge. Max graduated with a Master’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Western Illinois University and went on to work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife biologist for forty years. His responsibilities included monitoring chemicals in natural streams, taking census of wildlife numbers, tracking migration patterns, and writing informative articles for the community. Max had a passion for nature, land and wildlife, and spent his life dedicated to preserving our country's natural resources and animals.
Max earned his pilot’s license and relished taking flight whenever he had the opportunity. He also loved to sail, ride his bicycle, and walk in the woods – his faithful dog, Nick, was never far from his side. Max was always a fan of jazz, and recently began enjoying the music of Josh Groban.
Max leaves behind his life partner of 32 years, Marilyn Lee as well as his two daughters: Carolyn Triebold (husband Mark) and Rhonda Dolan and his five grandchildren: Grace, Jack, & Corinne Dolan and Cole & Brett Triebold. He was also very close to his niece Karen Bryan and nephew Kent Bryan (wife Karen); and his cat, Missy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Boots and Maxine; his sister and her husband Rita and Dick Bryan; and his beloved dog, Nick.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
Max was born on April 30, 1938, in Macomb, Illinois, to Ernest “Boots” Runkle and Maxine Sullivan Runkle. He served in the United States Army on Active Duty for 2 years and served another 2 in the Reserves before receiving an Honorable Discharge. Max graduated with a Master’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Western Illinois University and went on to work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife biologist for forty years. His responsibilities included monitoring chemicals in natural streams, taking census of wildlife numbers, tracking migration patterns, and writing informative articles for the community. Max had a passion for nature, land and wildlife, and spent his life dedicated to preserving our country's natural resources and animals.
Max earned his pilot’s license and relished taking flight whenever he had the opportunity. He also loved to sail, ride his bicycle, and walk in the woods – his faithful dog, Nick, was never far from his side. Max was always a fan of jazz, and recently began enjoying the music of Josh Groban.
Max leaves behind his life partner of 32 years, Marilyn Lee as well as his two daughters: Carolyn Triebold (husband Mark) and Rhonda Dolan and his five grandchildren: Grace, Jack, & Corinne Dolan and Cole & Brett Triebold. He was also very close to his niece Karen Bryan and nephew Kent Bryan (wife Karen); and his cat, Missy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Boots and Maxine; his sister and her husband Rita and Dick Bryan; and his beloved dog, Nick.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
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